Dense Fog — San Diego County Coastal Areas, California
2021-04-04 · San Diego County Coastal Areas, California
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
CHP and news outlets report fatal crash in Carlsbad along Interstate 5 south of Tamarak Avenue. The driver went crashed his car into the center median and was pronounced dead at the scene. Carlsbad Airport reported visibility near one quarter mile in dense fog.
Wider weather episode
An area of upper-level high pressure centered over the southwestern U.S. led to well-above average temperatures across Southern California, as well as elevated thunderstorm convection. Fog along the coast caused travel disruptions.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 955368. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.