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

SANTEE, 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 Santee.

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."

Santee Daily Forecast

Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Windy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 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 75. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust 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 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 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, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

City News Service contributed to this report.