{"id": "1217801414397100035", "title": "Hurricane Local Statement", "adv_date": "2026-10-11T10:18:00Z", "wmo": "HLSSGX", "msg": "363\nWTUS86 KSGX 111018\nHLSSGX\nCAZ043-050-058-062-111830-\n\nPost-Tropical Cyclone Rachel Local Statement Advisory Number 57\nNational Weather Service San Diego CA  EP182026\n318 AM PDT Sun Oct 11 2026\n\nThis product covers EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA\n\n**THE REMNANTS OF RACHEL CONTINUE TO BRING HEAVY RAINS AND GUSTY WINDS\n TO PORTIONS OF BAJA CALIFORNIA AND THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES**\n\nNEW INFORMATION\n---------------\n\n* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - All watches and warnings have been canceled\n\n* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - None\n\n* STORM INFORMATION:\n    - About 90 miles east-southeast of San Mateo Point CA or about 60 \n      miles east-northeast of Mouth of Tijuana River CA\n    - 32.9N 116.1W\n    - Storm Intensity 50 mph\n    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 25 mph\n\nSITUATION OVERVIEW\n------------------\n\nImpacts from Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel Occurred in San Diego this \nmorning and could continue into the early afternoon.\n\nPost-Tropical Cyclone Rachel is currently about 60 miles east\nnortheast of San Diego, moving north at about 25 mph. Rachel no longer\nhas tropical characteristics and tropical storm level impacts will\ndiminish in San Diego County this morning. The Tropical Storm Watch\nhas been cancelled for all of San Diego County. Coastal flooding,\nwind, and periods of heavy rain which could lead to localized flooding\nand flash flooding will continue to be a concern today. The majority\nof impacts from the tropical storm have ended. \n\nSouth swell from Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel will continue today. The\ncombination of south and northwest swells, increased onshore winds,\nand high tides over 7 feet will maintain a threat of coastal flooding\nand beach erosion along area beaches. Surf today is currently expected\nto peak at 6 to 9 feet, decreasing to 3 to 6 feet for Monday and\nTuesday. Confidence in impactful coastal flooding is high, with\nsignificant coastal flooding and beach erosion likely. \n\nWidespread rain from Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel will decrease\nthrough today. There is a gradient in rainfall amounts with the higher\namounts over San Diego County, the mountains, and parts of the low\ndesert. Peak rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.80 inches were observed for\nthe coast and valleys, 0.50 to 0.70 inches per hour in the deserts,\nand 0.70 to 1 inch per hour in the mountains. Observed rainfall totals\nso far are as follows: 0.48-0.95 inches in the San Diego County\ncoastal areas, 0.55-2.37 for the San Diego County valleys,\n0.32-2.15 for the San Diego County mountains and 0.76-1.57 for the San\nDiego County deserts. Areas of flash and urban flooding occurred. The\nSan Diego River at Fashion Valley is currently forecast to crest at\n8.1 feet (action/monitor stage) just before noon today. Those with\ninterests near the San Diego River should continue to monitor the\nforecast. \n\nIncreased winds occurred with the onset and passage of Post-Tropical\nCyclone Rachel. Sustained winds of 59 mph were observed and stronger\nwind gusts were associated with thunderstorms. The southern and\neastern parts of San Diego County saw winds of this magnitude,\nalthough strong sustained winds and wind gusts also occurred\nelsewhere. Winds were enhanced by local terrain. Winds are expected to\nremain elevated in Rachel's wake with continued strong gusts on the\ndesert mountain slopes into the deserts through Monday morning.\n\nPOTENTIAL IMPACTS\n-----------------\n\n* WIND:\nLittle to no additional wind impacts expected.\n\n    - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind \n      impacts accordingly.\n    - Emergency response teams are attending to casualty situations \n      as needed.\n    - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community \n      infrastructure as necessary.\n    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.\n\n\n* SURGE:\nLittle to no additional surge impacts expected.\n\n    - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual \n      surge impacts accordingly.\n    - Emergency response teams are attending to casualty situations \n      as needed.\n    - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community \n      infrastructure as necessary.\n    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.\n\n\nElsewhere across EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA, little to no impact \nis anticipated.\n\n* FLOODING RAIN:\nAdditional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across San\nDiego County. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters \nhaving further impacts of significant potential.\n\nAdditional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across San\nDiego County. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood \nwaters having further impacts of limited potential.\n\n* TORNADOES:\nLittle to no impacts are anticipated at this time across EXTREME \nSOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA.\n\nPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS\n----------------------------------\n\n* EVACUATIONS:\n Follow the advice of local officials.\n\n* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:\nRemain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside \nbe sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and \nflooded areas.\n\nIf your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas \nleaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged \nmetal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.\n\nCheck to see if everyone in your group is OK. Administer first aid to \nthose who are injured. If possible, call 9 1 1 for any serious \ninjuries. Remember, it may be difficult for emergency responders to \narrive quickly. \n\nCheck in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your \nlocation and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do \nnot tie up communications systems.\n\nCheck on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their \npoints of contact.\n\nDo not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities \nhave inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. \nHazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, \ncontinued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic \nlights make travel difficult. \n\nAllow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate \nroad hazards.\n\nDo not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities \ngive the all clear. Allow time for officials to inspect bridges and \noverpasses and to mark washed-out roads.\n\nWhen entering areas that have been heavily damaged, bring along a \nGPS-enabled device to help with street navigation. Do not drive on \nroads that have been marked closed.\n\nDo not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers \ninterfere with the emergency work of first responders.\n\nWhen inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed \nlanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other \nleaking flammables.\n\nDo not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. \nLadders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can \nblow you off the roof.\n\nWhen clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. \nAlways wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. \nLeaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can \nbe especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure \nabout what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience \ndo the job. Never cut trees without a partner.\n\nIf using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following \ninstructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in \na well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from \nopen doors and windows.\n\nProblems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood \nwaters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil \nwater alerts as tap water may have become non-potable.\n\nBe alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened \ntrees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause \nflying debris.\n\nBe alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which \nmay have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts \nand heed any flood watches and warnings.\n\nBe alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered \nwith debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have \nbeen cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover \nthe road. Turn around, don't drown!\n\nHave multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider \nnearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly.\n\n* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:\n- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov\n- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org\n- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org\n\nNEXT UPDATE\n-----------\n\nThe next local statement will be issued by the National Weather \nService in San Diego CA around 8 AM PDT, or sooner if conditions \nwarrant.\n\n"}