Residents of the southwestern United States are facing a new threat as Tropical Storm Hilary moves north towards the region, bringing heavy rainfall and potentially "life-threatening" flash flooding. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to the storm, which made landfall Sunday in the northern part of Mexico's Baja California. Wildfires have left burn scars in the region, making it particularly vulnerable to flooding. A tropical storm warning has been issued and residents are urged to take necessary precautions.
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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.
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.
Hurricane Hilary has strengthened to a Category 4 storm and is expected to bring heavy rainfall and the possibility of flash flooding to Southern California by the weekend. The National Hurricane Center has warned of "life-threatening" flooding and mudslides, and residents are urged to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.
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.
Two Americans, Abby Lutz and John Heathco, were found dead in a hotel room in El Pescadero, Mexico on Tuesday. Initial forensic examination indicated intoxication by a substance, though authorities are still determining what it was. The family of Abby Lutz has set up a GoFundMe page to help return her body and cover the cost of a funeral, believing the couple may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper venting at the resort.