Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:12PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 511 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over southeastern Borrego Springs, moving north at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Borrego Springs, Hwy 78 Between Borrego Springs Rd And Ocotillo
Wells, Hwy 78 Between S2 And Borrego Springs Rd, Hwy S2 Between
Shelter Valley And Agua Caliente, Hwy S22 Between Borrego Springs And
Imperial County Line, Hwy S2 Vallecito Creek Rd, Ocotillo Wells, Hwy
S2 Between Agua Caliente And Canebrake, Fish Creek Wash, Hwy S2
Between Canebrake And Imperial County Line, Canebrake, Ocotillo Wells
Vehicular Rec Area, Agua Caliente, and Shelter Valley.
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