MEXICO - Recent weather reports revealed that, as of Thursday, hurricane watches have been put into effect in Mexico's Baja California peninsula. As Hurricane Kay passes through, strong winds and rain are expected to impact the Southern portions of the peninsula. These reports are specific to the region and not the country as a whole.

"Flooding rainfall will be possible on the Baja Peninsula as the storm passes by. Damaging winds may also occur, capable of causing damage to structures as well as downing trees and power lines," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alan Reppert said.

According to reports from AccuWeather, the most severe impacts will be felt in Mexico, with potential widespread rainfall amounts of 4–8 inches.

However, the storm will also have an impact on the Southwestern United States, since the storm is expected to send moisture into Southern California by the end of this week, raising the risk of flash flooding and mudslides.

Kay developed into a hurricane on Monday, the source noted, and has been affecting the Mexican coastline since last weekend. On Thursday morning, Kay was classified as a Category 1 hurricane, located about 70 miles West-Southwest of Cabo San Lazaro, Mexico.

It was also forecasted that an increase in tropical moisture may overspread much of the Southwestern United States by the upcoming weekend, with an increase in showers and thunderstorms potentially providing some relief from the drought and ongoing heat wave currently affecting these regions.

As always, the team at ANUK will keep a close watch on this storm and its potential impacts on key growing regions across California and Mexico.