Strong west winds are expected to whip across the mountains and desert areas of San Diego County today as high surf pounds the coast.
The National Weather Service says a cold low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska will bring strong gusty winds through the region until early Wednesday.
A high wind warning is in effect until 3 a.m. Wednesday in the mountains and deserts.
Lemon Grove forecast according to NWS:
Today: 30 percent chance of showers, likely after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 62° F . Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 45° F. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.