Kim_Johnson
Forecasters believed that a storm from Alaska would drop south and pick up sub tropical moisture, giving us much needed rain for the first storm of 2018. Instead, the storm grabbed warm, moist air from the region between Baja California and Hawaii, and dropped much of it in Southern California, especially along the San Diego coastline where I live.
The rain started monday night and intensified right before dawn on Tuesday. We had huge downpours. We received 3 inches of rain here in Oceanside, and Palomar Mountain received 4. 54 inches. And it’s not over yet.
The San Diego River rapidly rose to 8 feet in Mission Valley.
We also had record winds of up to 71 miles per hour.
Here is what happened to our awning.
This is full of rain.
These just snapped right off. 
And tore the metal right off.
They are supposed to look like this.
It just twisted and peeled the tarp off.
Like I said we needed the rain, but the wind was a little much. We don’t usually get 70 mph winds. Al lthis happened within 15 minutes. After the wind it just poured. Hard.
And here are prettier aspects of the storm, but notice the branches of the tree? They are broken. I got to watch these trees damn near bend over the house. I was a bit worried for a second or two.
But oh the rain left some really good photo prospects, like this petal stuck to the cement patio.
And this one fell off…
Little jewels were left behind..
This tiny spider web was full of droplets.
More drops..
And more…
And the last one. 
Thank you for stopping by, have a great week!
Wow, that is a crazy storm! That would be scary!
It happened so fast, I really only had a second to think wow, this is bad. I was out moving my tender plants into the shed. Got drenched in seconds.
It seemed very stressful as the storm was going on, and the impact it had. Glad you ok Kim. Well, there are always two sides in every story, said by a wisdom…
Exactly, glad you enjoyed seeing both sides. I love a good storm, and the plants are really loving it.
We are thousands of kilometers away from you. Today and here the winds gathered to play a stormy dance. Of course, they were not as devastating as you.
I love storms really, just if they do not do much damage.
Wind sometimes can be devastating. You take great pictures 🙂
Yes it can, there were reports of a funnel cloud in this, I am sure that’s what went overhead. Thank you for the compliment!! Grins.
I just hope everything is fine there…
Yes, everything is okay here! Our hills will be bright green soon.
that’s good to hear!!
Wow, that was violent! The mudslides making international headlines are north of you, yeah, but resulting from the same system? I hope the rai had a chance to soak in, where it’s needed. I think long, gentle rains are the best for that.
Yes, they are in LA, I did not know it mad international headlines though or I would’ve mention them in this article. The rain did get to soak in but there was also a lot of runoff, which in turn closed the beaches.
Oh no, it looks like it was a severe storm. Sorry to see what happened to your awning.
I think there might be enough grommets left to use it still. I am going to try to get it back up today. Thank you TZ.
thank you for the gorgeous pictures my dear! have a great day!
It is my pleasure Carmen, have a good day today!
Sorry to hear about the mudslides, but your photo shots are great
Yes, I saw them on the news. : (
Thank you for the compliment though. I love rain drops!
Oh my goodness that storm in California is terrible.
We’re getting hammered this year.
I saw the news reports on television and on the internet channels.
That storm was pretty mild up in my neck of the woods, but it went on for two days…
Those are the best kind.
Hope your yard is recovering
I see glimmers of hope after the horrific storm and fires Kim.
Again, so thankful you and your family survived.
Yes, much needed rain. Although it would of been nice to have it spread out, the beaches are closed because of the run off.
I wish you all the best! Have a great week!
Same to you Lorso! : D
Wow! I hope you have not been subject to the awful mudslides around LA? These appear to have been the result of lack of ground cover following the fires, which you have written about before, I think?
No, no mentioning of mud slides here, and yes this happens when the bushes are gone. They were pretty bad up in LA.