Summary
Tropical Storm Priscilla is expected to bring heavy rain and increased risk of flash flooding to parts of the southwestern United States. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for areas in six states including California, Arizona, and Utah. The storm is currently offshore of Mexico and is expected to lose strength by Saturday.
Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Priscilla may cause heavy rain and flash floods in the southwestern U.S.
- The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for six states including California, Arizona, and Utah.
- The storm is located about 170 miles west of Cabo San Lazaro, Mexico.
- Priscilla is moving north-northwest at approximately 8 mph but will slow down and change course towards the northeast by Friday.
- The storm is expected to remain offshore of Baja California Sur and weaken by Saturday.
- Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with local amounts up to 6 inches, is expected in parts of Arizona, Utah, and Colorado.
- The highest flash flood risk is in central Arizona, with scattered risk in surrounding areas.
- Weather services are updating forecasts regularly as conditions can change.
