Forecasters expect moisture from the far-off hurricane to move inland through the West this week. Here’s where it could bring flooding.

Parts of California and Arizona are at a heightened risk of flash flooding this weekend as Hurricane Priscilla shifts its path to the northeast. Newsweek reached out to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) by email for comment.

Hurricane Priscilla will become a more powerful storm this week as it continues to strengthen over the Pacific Ocean off southwest Mexico. The National Hurricane Center, which is based in Miami, said the storm was expected to bring heavy rains and gusty winds to the region.

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

Hurricane Priscilla is lashing western Mexico with heavy rain, strong winds, and rough surf. The National Hurricane Center says a tropical storm watch has been issued for Baja California Sur from Cabo San Lucas to Cabo San Lazaro.

Parts of Southern California, the desert southwest and northern Baja will get a taste of some tropical conditions as a hurricane brews in the Eastern Pacific.

Remnants of Hurricane Priscilla could send enough moisture inland to produce showers in Phoenix later this week.

More than a month's worth of rain could fall in a matter of days as tropical moisture streams into the region later this week.