Palm Springs, California experienced record-breaking rainfall and flash floods due to Tropical Storm Hilary on Sunday, with 3.18 inches of rain recorded - more than half of the average yearly rainfall for the city. The National Weather Service has issued a warning to residents to avoid flooded roads and be aware of the potential for mudslides and other dangerous conditions.
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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.
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.