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

The storm is expected to bring about 2 inches of rain to northern and southern parts of the county between Wednesday and Friday

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

The latest forecasts have rain lasting on and off until Friday before skies clear up next Saturday, mostly lighter showers, according to the National Weather Service. “Through Friday night, there could be as much as 1 to 2 inches of rainfall along the south slopes of the San Bernardino County mountains,

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

The incoming weather systems are projected to bring rain across Southern California’s coastal communities, including the burn-scarred hills and mountains around Los Angeles, raising fears of mudflows and flash flooding. But the bulk of the storms will likely stay north of San Diego County.

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.