Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:48PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 448 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hwy S2 Between Canebrake And Imperial County Line, or 14 miles
northwest of Ocotillo, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Hwy S2 Vallecito Creek Rd, Hwy S2 Between Canebrake And Imperial
County Line, Hwy S2 Between Agua Caliente And Canebrake, Fish Creek
Wash, and Canebrake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
San Diego County Mountains; San Diego County Deserts
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov