San Diego, Southern California Gets Flood Concerns, Mudslide Threat This Week

The end week of January brought heavy precipitation and flooding concerns in San Diego and Southern California, bringing mudslide threats, particularly in low-lying areas.

The rain conditions in parts of California help ease the drought concerns in the region. However, flooding and mudslide risks threatened communities, particularly in flood-prone areas.

In the latest advisory, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of challenging weather conditions across the deep South. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are possible, causing dangerous commutes and hazardous conditions.

In San Diego, residents can expect widespread rain next week in the city. A chance of a cooler and cloudy outlook is likely. The recent Atmospheric River event brought troublesome weather outlooks in California and Southwestern US.

San Diego, Northwest US And Southern California Weather

In the recent weather forecast, San Diego and Southern California suffered from wettest January this week. The heavy rain impacted the region, resulting in flooding concerns and emergencies.

Extreme rainfall immediately unloaded on roads, causing slower commutes and travel disruption. Homeowners are advised to check on the weather forecasts and wait until flooding abates.

Meanwhile, the NWS advisory warned of sudden flash floods. People are advised to keep away from flooding areas, especially for vehicles. Weather threats can escalate quickly depending on the weather conditions.

In the Northwestern US, the forecast warned of the impact of an atmospheric river event, bringing potential flash flood risk and heavy rains. Residents should stay alert for the soggy and wet outlook in the region.

On the weekend, the stormy pattern will become noticeable in the Pacific Northwest. Rounds of rain and travel delays are likely in the following areas:

• Seattle
• Portland
• Boise
• Medford
• Redding
• Washington
• Oregon
• Northwestern Washington

Homeowners can expect lighter amounts of rain, especially in portions of Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle. Limiting outdoor plans is recommended to stay safe from flooding threats in the region.

In other portions of the US, the forecast warned of dense fog this week that could affect road visibility. Motorists are advised to check for Dense Fog Advisories this week.

Also Read: Weekend Storm in Northeast: Accumulating Snow, Ice To Bring Travel Hazards

Weather in the Northeast This Week

In the Northeast, the forecast warned of a snowy outlook with a chance of rain. Residents should stay alert for threats of weekend storms, including in the Great Lakes.

On the weekend, ice and colder conditions could spread over Boston, New York and Chicago. Meanwhile, a rainy outlook could unload in Memphis, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Charleston, Washington and Charlotte.

On Sunday night, the chilly outlook and chance of snow will unload in the following areas:

• Portland
• Boston
• Albany
• Scranton
• Syracuse
• Buffalo
• Erie
• Boston

Furthermore, homeowners should monitor for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Prolonged exposure to cold weather could be risky.

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