Residents in Southern California are being advised to get ready for the potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary, including heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, as it heads towards the West Coast and Southwest. According to the National Weather Center in Miami, the hurricane’s maximum sustained wind speed is currently 85 mph, down from its earlier 90 mph. It is situated approximately 90 miles south of Punta Eugenia, Mexico, and 450 miles from San Diego, California. The hurricane has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph. Most of the storm’s energy is expected to affect areas north of the Mexico border on Sunday night and Monday. Some desert regions inland could potentially see 5 to 10 inches of rain, equivalent to several years’ worth of precipitation. Southern California is under a tropical storm warning for the first time as Hurricane Hilary approaches. A significant portion of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula was under a hurricane watch or warning. This type of weather is highly uncommon for the area. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for flash floods, urban flooding, and dangerous impacts. Tijuana, a city built on a hillside surrounded by canyons, is particularly vulnerable to mudslides during heavy rainfall. While extreme storms are infrequent in Southern California, residents are already well-prepared for other disasters like wildfires and earthquakes, and have evacuation plans in place.
Hurricane Hilary to bring rainfall and flooding to Southern California : NPR
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