Much of San Diego County has been put under a flood watch by the National Weather Service as an atmospheric river is set to bring the season’s first bands of significant rainfall. The advisory is set to go into effect Thursday afternoon,

Forecasters warned Monday that a powerful storm system is approaching County that could trigger flooding and debris flows, particularly in recent burn areas.

Wet weather is on its way to San Diego County Tuesday, forecasters said. The National Weather Service reported a 10% to 15% chance of light precipitation on Tuesday as the marine layer deepens from coastal to foothill areas throughout the county.

As heavy rainstorms are expected to hit San Diego this week, local businesses are bracing for potential flooding.

There is up to a 15% chance of light precipitation on Tuesday as the marine layer deepens from coastal to foothill areas throughout the county, with the heavier rain arriving later in the week, forecasters said.

Wet weather is on its way to San Diego County Monday, with rain arriving as early as Tuesday, forecasters said