Hilary has not yet arrived in San Diego County but already the effects of the storm were being felt across the region.
Hilary was downgraded to a tropical storm just before making landfall in Baja California, Mexico Sunday and was still on track to reach San Diego County with powerful winds and unusual summer rainfall that had the potential to cause widespread damage across the region.
A tropical storm warning was in effect for San Diego County with tropical storm-force winds possible until Monday morning. The warning means that the storm could threaten life and property, prompting San Diego County officials and residents were preparing for the worst extremes. San Diego began to see the effects of Hilary's outer bands early Sunday in the form of downed trees and flooding early Sunday. The brunt of the storm was expected Sunday evening and overnight into MondayGet San Diego local news, weather forecasts, sports and lifestyle stories to your inbox.A flash flood warning was issued for central San Diego County until 4 p.m. The National Weather Service said the radar showed heavy rain falling at a rate of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour.
The areas affected include Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Mount Laguna, Hwy S1 Between Lake Cuyamaca And Mount Laguna, Lake Cuyamaca, Hwy 79 Between Julian and Lake Cuyamaca, Descanso, Pine Valley, Hwy S2 Between Shelter Valley And Agua Caliente, Boulder Creek and Guatay.
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