A weakening low pressure system brought rain throughout most of San Diego County early Thursday, making for a soggy morning commute.
The National Weather Service said the system also would bring about periods of strong and gusty west winds in the mountains and deserts of San Diego County by late this afternoon.
The agency scheduled a wind advisory for local mountain and desert areas from 4 p.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday, saying sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour and gusts of up to 45 mph were likely in the mountains and slightly weaker winds were in store for the deserts.
The strongest winds will be near mountain ridge tops and on adjacent desert slopes, according to the NWS.
"Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially for motorists with high-profile vehicles,'' an NWS advisory said. "Watch for broken tree limbs and other debris on roadways.''
Motorists in the deserts also were urged to beware of blowing sand and dust.
Though light to moderate showers were expected for the region Thursday, rainfall totals will be minor, according to the NWS.
The agency forecast up to a quarter-inch of precipitation west of the mountains and less than five-tenths of an inch in the deserts.
