Hurricane Kay​ Could Bring Showers, Thunderstorms, Winds To La Mesa

LA MESA, 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 La Mesa.

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."

La Mesa Daily Forecast

Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Widespread haze before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Widespread haze after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

City News Service contributed to this report.