News Summary
Approximately 3,500 customers experienced power outages across various neighborhoods in San Diego County due to severe weather conditions. The most significant outage occurred in Escondido, where 1,700 customers lost power but had it restored by 4 p.m. Other areas like Pacific Beach, La Mesa, and coastal communities also faced disruptions. SDG&E has urged residents to prepare for unexpected outages as the weather continues to impact the region with rain and gusty winds.
San Diego – On Tuesday, power outages affected approximately 3,500 customers across various neighborhoods in San Diego County due to a severe weather system, with all power restored by 4 p.m., except for a lingering outage in Pacific Beach affecting a few dozen individuals.
The most significant outage occurred around 2 p.m. in Escondido, impacting approximately 1,700 San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers, who had their power restored before 4 p.m. An additional group of 1,700 customers also experienced outages earlier in coastal communities ranging from Solana Beach to Torrey Pines and from Pacific Beach to Mission Bay, but their power was restored before noon.
Other areas affected included El Cajon, La Mesa, Valley Center, and Campo, where a few hundred customers experienced outages. All were restored later in the day. While the cause of most outages remains uncertain, SDG&E confirmed that the outage in Campo was caused by an animal. The severe weather system in the Torrey Pines area also contributed to at least one power outage.
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for San Diego’s coastal and valley regions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as a result of a cold October storm bringing showers and gusty winds. On the same day, over 1,400 SDG&E customers faced outages in neighborhoods including Torrey Pines, Pala, La Mesa, Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain, and La Jolla. In La Jolla and Bird Rock, a power outage was caused when a car came into contact with the electric system. Outages in La Mesa were traced back to damaged equipment from SDG&E that required repairs, resulting in a completion timeline for restoration around 3 p.m.
As of Tuesday afternoon, it remained unclear if the other outages were related to the weather, although rain, wind, and thunderstorms continued to impact California. Heavy rainfall was anticipated throughout most of San Diego County, with heavy rains predicted to move out by late afternoon, leaving behind only isolated showers overnight.
In light of these events, SDG&E urges customers to prepare contingency plans for unexpected power outages. They also encourage residents to refer to their outage map for real-time updates on power restoration efforts.
In summary, San Diego County residents faced significant power disruptions on Tuesday, primarily due to severe weather conditions. As the weather cleared later in the day, power was largely restored, albeit with some isolated outages still persisting into the evening.
Overview of Power Outages:
– Total customers affected: Approximately 3,500
– Significant outages: Escondido (1,700 customers), coastal communities (1,700 customers)
– Lingering outage: Pacific Beach (a few dozen customers)
– Restoration time: By 4 p.m. (except for Pacific Beach)
– Cause of outages: Unknown for most, animal interference in Campo, vehicle incident in La Jolla/Bird Rock, damaged equipment in La Mesa
– Weather conditions: Wind advisory, cold October storm with rain expected
– Customer advice: Prepare contingency plans for emergencies; utilize SDG&E outage map for updates.
Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and stay informed regarding power outages and restoration efforts as weather conditions evolve.
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