Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Southern California this weekend, with amounts ranging from 2 to 8 inches, and potential flash flooding. Wind gusts and swells along the coast may also occur. Residents are advised to take precautions and prepare for the potential of flooding.
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Southern California is bracing for Hurricane Hilary, which is forecast to dump heavy rain after hitting Mexico and could reach the U.S. border by the weekend. To stay safe, it is important to be prepared for a storm before it arrives, as different levels of preparedness are needed depending on your location. John Moore, a meteorologist and spokesperson for the National Weather Service, warns that it is important to know what to do well before the season starts.
Tropical Storm Hilary has been upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds, located 560 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It is expected to bring intense rain and strong winds to parts of California, including the Los Angeles Basin, from Friday through early next week. If it makes landfall, it would become only the fourth storm of at least tropical storm strength to hit the area. Residents should be prepared for the potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary.
The White House has requested emergency funding from Congress for pandemic relief for the child care industry, replenishment of U.S. federal disaster funds, and aid for Ukraine. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith have called on President Biden to address the looming expiration of pandemic relief funds in the package. The Biden administration has requested more than $13 billion in emergency defense aid to Ukraine and an additional $8 billion for humanitarian support.
Eleven people were killed in a suspected arson attack on a bar in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, with the suspect being a young, male, and highly intoxicated individual. Outrage has sparked in the town, with the Mexican government promising to take action to ensure the safety of women in the country and the need for greater awareness and education about gender-based violence being highlighted.
On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with veteran U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger to celebrate his historic contribution to promoting China-U.S. relations. President Xi praised Kissinger's role in the 1972 trip to China, which laid the groundwork for the formalization of relations between the two countries in 1979. Kissinger expressed his appreciation for the friendship between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of maintaining friendly relations.
This article tells the story of Timothy Shaddock, a 51-year-old sailor who was lost at sea for three months with his dog, Bella. After his boat's electronics system was damaged during rough seas, he was rescued by fishermen in the Pacific Ocean. At a news conference, Shaddock expressed his gratitude to the fishermen who saved him and vowed to never give up sailing. His story is a reminder of the power of the human spirit and the courage of those who take to the sea.
A sailor and his dog have been rescued after being stranded in the South Pacific Ocean for more than two months. Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella survived by drinking rain water and eating raw fish that Shaddock was able to catch. Shaddock is now receiving medical care and is expected to make a full recovery.