Meteorologists are keeping an eye on Hurricane Priscilla, which could bring rain to Southern California, including the High Desert, as it strengthens.

Hurricane Priscilla has intensified into a Category 2 storm off the west coast of Mexico and is expected to keep getting stronger, possibly into a Category 3 before starting to weaken.

Hurricane Priscilla is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of southwestern Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.

A tropical storm watch was issued for Baja California Sur from Cabo San Lucas to Cabo San Lazaro, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Priscilla is churning off the coast of Mexico, and could impact some areas of the United States. As of the morning of Monday, Oct. 6, Priscilla was about 240 miles south-southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of about 85 mph, according to a public advisory from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Fla.

Hurricane Priscilla has intensified into a Category 2 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coastline, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and turbulent surf to coastal regions. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami,

Hurricanes Priscilla and Octave will follow similar paths along the cost of Mexico, with only Priscilla raising any concerns.

Hurricane Priscilla has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and could become a major hurricane Tuesday as it swirls off the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Hurricane Priscilla continues to intensify in the Pacific Ocean. Here's what you need to know about where the storm is headed.