The National Weather Service is urging the public to stay off San Diego County beaches Sunday due to the widespread flooding that’s expected to be caused by Tropical Storm Rachel and other powerful forces of nature.

On Friday at 7:59 a.m. the NWS San Diego CA issued a tropical storm watch in effect until 4 p.m. for San Diego County Deserts.

San Diego County leaders announced updated emergency response plans and enhanced coordination strategies to prepare for a potentially historic El Niño season.

The National Weather Service has issued a rare tropical storm warning for San Diego County, which could get heavy rain, high winds and strong surf capable of causing flooding and damage along the region’s entire coastline.

The NWS San Diego CA issued a flood advisory at 3:26 p.m. on Saturday valid for Sunday between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. for San Diego County.

Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas are the focus of a coastal flood warning released at 1:42 p.m. on Friday by the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect until Sunday Oct.

The Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a new system intended to let some 911 callers know how their call turned out. The department is now using a product called CommunityConnect so that people who report a crime or call 911 might automatically receive text messages updating them on the call or case.

The dropping prices are the result of Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement that cheaper winter-blend gasoline would be sold immediately.