10/09/2026
The County is closely monitoring National Weather Service forecasts for Tropical Cyclone Rachel.
Take steps now to prepare:
📲 Sign up for emergency alerts
🏡 Prepare your home
🔦 Practice safety during the storm
Read all the tips and learn more at: https://www.alertsandiego.org/en-us/preparedness/flooding/elnino.html
🚨 ALERT SAN DIEGO 🚨
Tropical Cyclone Rachel is expected to approach the coast of southern California Saturday night. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for all of San Diego County, due to the possibility of tropical storm-force winds, coastal flooding, and moderate to heavy rain throughout the region. The County is coordinating with local jurisdictions and emergency response partners to ensure readiness and keep the public informed.
Take Steps Now to Prepare:
- Sign up for emergency alerts at alertsandiego.org
- Prepare your property: Clear debris from storm drains and gutters, and secure outdoor items that could blow away
- Sandbags help to divert or redirect water, mud, and debris from your property and help prevent soil erosion. Visit alertsandiego.org for a list of available sandbag locations
- Do not drive your vehicle through a flooded roadway
- Create a personal disaster plan and go-kit
Follow US National Weather Service San Diego California for updates