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Rain expected to return in San Diego County this week

Rain on a windshield in San Diego, Calif. Sept. 9, 2022.
Nic McVicker
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KPBS
Rain on a windshield in San Diego, Calif. Sept. 9, 2022.

Wet weather is on its way to San Diego County Monday, with rain arriving as early as Tuesday, forecasters said.

The National Weather Service reported a 10% to 15% chance of light precipitation on Tuesday as the marine layer deepens from coastal to foothill areas throughout the county.

"A much more significant precipitation event is likely late Wednesday through early Saturday, with the greatest chances Thursday evening into Friday," the NWS added.

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Temperatures are expected to hover in the low 60s near the coast and the downtown area this week, with overnight temperature i the low 50s.

Mountain highs should be in the mid-40s to low 50s, while the deserts should also see cloudy conditions and chances for showers by mid-week, with moderate winds and highs in the mid-60s to low 70s.

Downtown San Diego had a high near 67 Sunday, with mild gusts around 5 mph. The overnight low was expected to be around 48.

Monday's San Diego surf forecast includes a moderate-risk rip current, with surf from 2 to 4 feet and west swell from 270 degrees.

"Northwest winds will strengthen Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday, with a 30-50% chance of sustained winds over 25 knots across the outer coastal waters and a 15-25% chance of winds over 21 knots across the inner coastal waters through this period," forecasters said.

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"This will result in elevated, choppy seas, especially in the outer coastal waters. Winds diminish and become southerly Wednesday afternoon into the evening."

No hazardous marine weather is expected through early Tuesday.