Hurricane Kay​ Could Bring Showers, Thunderstorms, Winds To Encinitas

ENCINITAS, CA — Although scorching temperatures continue to impact California, weather officials said a hurricane off the coast of Mexico will help end the record-breaking heat wave by the weekend in San Diego County.

Weakening Hurricane Kay will not directly hit the county, but could bring gusty winds, heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms to the region this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Hazardous boating conditions are also expected in coastal waters around San Diego.

"There will be strong gusty east winds for Friday morning through evening with increasing showers and isolated thunderstorms for Friday and Friday night into Saturday," forecasters said.

A high wind watch will be in effect from Friday morning through evening for the county's coastal areas, mountains and valleys, including the city of Encinitas.

Strong easterly winds are expected from 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph in the coastal areas, and from 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph in the valleys, according to the National Weather Service. Winds are expected from 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph in the mountains.

"Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines," forecasters said. "Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles."

Encinitas Daily Forecast

Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Windy, with an east wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Windy, with an east wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

City News Service contributed to this report.