Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:43PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 442 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fish Creek Wash, or 8 miles southeast of Hwy 78 Between S2 And
Borrego Springs Rd, moving northeast at 20 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...
Hwy 78 Between Borrego Springs Rd And Ocotillo Wells, Hwy 78 Between
S2 And Borrego Springs Rd, Borrego Springs, Hwy S2 Between Shelter
Valley And Agua Caliente, Hwy S2 Between Agua Caliente And Canebrake,
Ocotillo Wells, Fish Creek Wash, Hwy S2 Between Canebrake And
Imperial County Line, Agua Caliente, Canebrake, and Ocotillo Wells
Vehicular Rec Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
San Diego County Mountains; San Diego County Deserts
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov