S.D.-Bound Storm Losing Its Strength

A weakening storm moving toward the San Diego coastline is expected to bring showers to the county tonight and Thursday, the National Weather Service reported.

The storm, which was 700 miles out at sea on Tuesday, is not expected to be as fierce as Friday’s storm and will probably drop no more than half an inch of rain, forecaster Wilbur Shigehara said.

Satellite photos indicate that the rolling system is weakening and probably will not have enough force to kick up big waves and heavy surf, Shigehara said.

Even without the approaching storm, San Diego’s rainfall is still 0.45 of an inch above the 9.32 inches considered normal for the entire rain season, which for statistical purposes is calculated from July 1.

The weather service is predicting only 0.25 of an inch for coastal areas tonight and about half an inch in inland valleys.

Temperatures will remain mild and seasonal through the weekend, Shigehara said, with daytime highs near 67 in the coastal and inland areas.

Nighttime coastal temperatures today and Thursday will be near 60, with inland overnight lows of about 54 degrees.

Mountain areas are expected to be the wettest tonight and Thursday. More than an inch of rain may fall, Shigehara said. Temperatures will be near 49 during the day, dipping to freezing overnight.

Deserts will be warm, with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the 50s.