High Surf — San Diego County Coasts, California

2003-12-11 to 2003-12-12 · San Diego County Coasts, California

Wider weather episode

High surf, in excess of 8 feet broke over the Ocean Beach pier. Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph also broke power poles and downed trees along the San Diego County Coast, the Inland Empire, and the Coachella Valley. A lightning strike near a soccer game caused a minor injury to an 18 year old male spectator.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5328280. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.