LOS ANGELES — Tropical Storm Kay brought sizzling temperatures, intense rain and winds topping 100 mph to some parts of Southern California, sparking concerns about coastal flooding and mudslides in fire zones.
The storm system churning along the northern coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula is expected to deliver heavy rains, flash flooding, strong winds and muggy conditions through Saturday.
Kay was about 130 miles off the coast of San Diego on Friday evening, and meteorologists were surprised the storm had maintained so much of its strength as it moved into the chilly waters near California.