Christmas Eve Storm Could Hit San Diego County With 4 Inches of Rain and 40 Mph Winds

The souped-up Pacific storm that will hit San Diego County on Christmas Eve could drop 3 to 4 inches of rain over a short period, making travel dicey and raising the risk of flooding, the National Weather Service said.

San Diego averages less than 2 inches of rain in December and hasn’t had a drop this month.