Tropical Storm Newton Heads Toward US After Killing Four People In Mexico, Might Potentially Bring Flash Floods, Mudslides

The U.S. National Hurricane Center stated that the tropical storm Newton is expected to hit the U.S. near Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday morning or early afternoon after striking the Mexican resort city of Cabo San Lucas and leaving four people dead. The storm could bring heavy rains, flooding and mudslides.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said that the main concern with this system will be heavy rainfall that will be scattering from northwestern Mexico into Arizona and New Mexico over the next day or so. "These rains could cause flooding and mudslides."

According to NBC News, by afternoon, the southeastern Arizona was experiencing heavy rains and as of 2 P.M. ET, the storm was about 25 miles southwest of Nogales, Arizona, and about 65 miles south-southwest of Tucson. It has a maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour, according to center.

Arizona, western Texas and New Mexico have been warned of the flash flood. Max Golembo, ABC News meteorologist said that there might be a chance of 3 to 4 inches of rain within the next 24 to 36 hours. He further said that moisture from Newton has spread into the southwest U.S. and more to come. He added that some of this moisture will be carried all the way into the Plains and Midwest.

There are also flood warnings in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. The areas are also experiencing gusty winds over 70 miles per hour, according to ABC News.

Storm Newton ravaged Mexico's Baja California peninsula last Tuesday morning. It was classified as Category 1 hurricane with 90 miles per hour. It knocked out the power in the area, broke windows and took down trees.

It is reported that there were 14,000 tourists in Los Cabos during the storm. "We pray for the city of Cabo San Lucas. It was the rough one as you can see," said Mark Hernandez, a visitor from California.