The latest hurricane in the Pacific, Odile, will bring the potential for drenching downpours and a risk of flash flooding in the Southwest starting on Wednesday.
According to AccuWeather.com Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski, Odile is forecast to strengthen and take a path that roughly parallels the coast of Baja California, Mexico, next week.
The circulation around the system will pump another round of moisture into Arizona and portions of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada and Southern California.
Cities that could experience flash and urban flooding problems include Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Palm Springs and Riverside, California; and Las Vegas.
There is a chance of some of the downpours reaching the Southern California coast, including San Diego and Los Angeles.
According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Ken Clark, "The most likely days for downpours to reach the Southern California coast are Wednesday and Thursday."
"First the humid air must return to the Southwest, then once it does the way is paved for torrential downpours."
In addition to the threat of flash flooding, mudslides, washouts and dust storms can occur.
Motorists may want to have a more northern, alternate route planned spanning Wednesday through Friday of next week.
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