The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Alpine and Descanso in eastern San Diego County due to Tropical Storm Hilary, which made landfall in Mexico's Baja California peninsula and is expected to bring heavy rainfall along its path. The storm is becoming scattered as it moves north, making it difficult to estimate an exact time of arrival. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed of the latest weather updates.
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The National Weather Service has issued a warning for Hurricane Hilary, a Major Category 3 hurricane set to make landfall in Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Saturday night. The NWS is predicting "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding" for the peninsula and the southwestern United States, as well as the potential for wind damage, flash flooding, river flooding, mudslides, debris flows, and isolated tornadoes. Residents in the affected areas are urged to take all necessary precautions and to monitor the storm's progress.
Residents of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories are evacuating their homes as a wildfire moves closer to the city of 20,000. Thousands have fled, driving hundreds of kilometers to safety or waiting in long lines for emergency flights. The wildfire season in Canada has been the worst on record, with 8,000 wildfires burning over 4.6 million hectares of land. The government has deployed military personnel and aircraft to help fight the fires and has asked for international help.
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.
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.