Special Weather Statement
Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties, CA · ended Fri 4:30 AM PST
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
At 349 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Camp Pendleton to Imperial Beach. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include... Chula Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Vista, Encinitas, National City, La Mesa, Poway, Imperial Beach, Coronado, Del Mar, Mission Valley, Hillcrest, Linda Vista, North Park, Midway District Including Lindbergh Field, Camp Pendleton, Tierrasanta, and University City.
What to do during a Special Weather Statement
- 1Read the statementIt says what to expect and where.
- 2Keep alerts onA watch or warning may follow if conditions get worse.
Watch vs. Warning
Special Weather Statement questions
Is a Special Weather Statement a warning?
No. It is a notice about weather that is below warning level but still worth knowing about.