Just saw this on the news and hope Southern California is spared the worst of the approaching storm!
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Not sure what to think about this. My area is saying 2-4 inches of rain with more possible. We’ll see what materializes.
It’ll be fine. Nobody should worry unless Jim Cantore from the Weather Channel or Reed Timmer from Accuweather shows up. 
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We battened down our hatches (such as they were; made sure canvas covers are tied down). At present expecting bands of rain Sunday with some heavy winds that night too. But we’ve seen that before.
We’re highly unlikely to flood at our house but some nearby streets could have clogged/overworked storm drains. And nothing but flexible palm trees near the house. There could be power failures so we’ll keep devices charged.
I gather there is a small chance it could still be Cat 1 as it arrives at San Diego but colder ocean waters make that unlikely.
It will be bad in the deserts, apparently.
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Mudslides could be a big problem. We’re hoping it calms down before it gets here.
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Stay safe, everyone!
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I’m trying to remember which big fires we had last year? Any burn areas could be vulnerable to mudslide.
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They’re concerned about Casa Romantica in San Clemente, that another landslide could bring down the house and slope and perhaps disrupt train travel again. They’re shoring up the house.
The Padres, Dodgers, and Angels Sunday games have been rescheduled as double headers Saturday.
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First time ever we have had a tropical storm watch issued for San Diego. Deserts could get many inches of rain.
Looks like maybe a couple inches of rain for us near the coast. We are more worried about the wind. Made sure all things outside are secure and swept leaves and made sure drains are clear. Enjoying margaritas and the calm before the storm.
We need to stow our umbrellas and cushions.
There’s that area in palos verdes that’s been sliding down the hill. I wouldn’t be surprised if that becomes more unstable.
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S lives in Santa Monica and is concerned. His apartment is on the second floor and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t need to worry about it flooding. We advised him to make sure he has enough food and bottled water, gas in his car, some cash, a working flashlight and fully charged phone and laptop.
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If anyone wants to keep an eye on the weather at the southwestern corner of San Diego, the Hotel Del cam is good:
We live on Point Loma, that peninsula of land across the bay entrance seen in the Beach Camera North.
The OB cams also give a good view of the ocean and beach.
And over in Palm Springs, which is in severe danger of flooding. Not sure how the cams will hold up since it’s likely there will be power failures.
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Thanks for those links, @Marilyn I love looking at the beach while stuck in landlocked Dallas (while it’s 110 in my backyard).
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Hanging out in Barstow for the storm. Will be interesting to see how much rain materializes and where it all goes. Travelling to Vegas on Monday morning. Should be an interesting couple of days.
Downgraded to Cat 2. Still not out of the woods… stay safe all!
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Sorry @BunsenBurner, I didn’t mean to reply to you.
@socalmom007 are you in the red stripe just above the Los Angeles letters in the picture?
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The love of my life is a quadriplegic, uses an electric wheelchair exclusively. We’re 4 miles from the coast, but we could lose power, so we booked a hotel for tomorrow & Monday - it’s a place we’ve gone before during power outages so we know they’ll have power. I don’t think we’re in danger…unless power goes out.
Stay safe fellow So Californians!
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@JustaMom - good plan. Stay safe.
Please report in everyone. We are thinking of you and praying for your safety,
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