A storm system that has the potential to bring significant rainfall is expected to arrive mid-week. Residents should prepare for the wet conditions by using sandbags, which help redirect stormwater and debris flows away from property improvements,

Officials want San Diego County residents to be prepared as potentially heavy rains and some snow head toward the region this week. Two atmospheric rivers are expected to bring two rounds of rain to the county,

According to the National Weather Service, a flood watch is in effect for San Diego County from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.