Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring significant storms to Southern California after being upgraded from a tropical storm on Thursday morning as it barrels through the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico.

As of Thursday, Hilary is a Category 1 hurricane with strong winds of 85 mph. The storm is expected to become a major Category 4 hurricane by Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rains and strong winds of at least 130 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

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Hilary is expected to rapidly weaken to a tropical storm by the time it approaches the Golden State over the weekend, according to ABC News. 

“Hilary has the potential to bring significant impacts to the Baja California Peninsula and portions of the southwestern United States this weekend and early next week, including after it becomes post-tropical,” the National Hurricane Center said in a statement Thursday, noting the heavy flash flooding and potential landslides, with intense rainfall expected on Monday.

The severe storm could be the first to hit California in 84 years, presenting a likely flood threat to multiple areas. In 1939, a tropical storm made landfall near Long Beach, causing 93 deaths across Southern California. In 1997, a Category 1 hurricane called Hurricane Nora crossed into California and Arizona, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, mainly to agriculture, and inland flooding, according to NASA.

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Due to Hilary’s unique angle as it nears the west coast, officials are finding it difficult to determine if it will stay offshore or move over the peninsula.

“Although it is too soon to determine the location and magnitude of wind impacts, interests in these areas should monitor the progress of Hilary and updates to the forecast,” the National Hurricane Center said.