San Diego County found itself under a rare tornado warning during a historic storm that has already caused havoc in California.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warning for inland parts of the county, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and Santee. The alert was part of the broader concern as a deadly storm unleashed hundreds of mudslides in Southern California, triggering multiple flood warnings.
The record-setting storm system had promised up to 3 inches of rain in San Diego and Los Angeles, intensifying fears of flooding and mudslides due to the heavily saturated ground. The region remained under a flood watch, anticipating excessive runoff that could result in flooding of various low-lying and flood-prone locations, according to NWS.
