MIAMI, Sept. 8 (UPI) — Hurricane Linda, the 12th named storm in the Eastern Pacific, is expected to weaken in the coming days as it moves away from the contiguous United States, leaving behind much-needed moisture from Southern California to Texas.
While the Category 3 storm will likely peter out as it moves further from the coast, it will trigger a surge of moisture over the Southwest United States, lending to increased chances of thunderstorms in drought-ridden areas.
Linda developed quickly off the coast of Mexico Sunday. Early Tuesday, the storm was located about 300 miles from Baja California with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. As it moves into the chilly waters of the Pacific Ocean by Wednesday night, the storm is forecasted to weaken.
Beautiful infrared satellite loop of Hurricane Linda and the upper-level moisture moving NE from it this morning. pic.twitter.com/943E7BXGnx— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) September 8, 2015
Areas that include Tucson, Ariz., and Los Angeles may see some strong storms that may trigger flash floods.
“Monsoon moisture will arrive Tuesday night and Wednesday, leading to scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday, especially in the deserts and mountain regions,” said Accuweather’s Senior Meteorologist and Western U.S. Expert Ken Clark.
At the same time, Grace weakened to a tropical depression as it moves toward the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph. It is expected to completely fall apart in the coming days.
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