In the face of nature's relentless power, Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona found themselves bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Hilary - the first tropical storm to hit California since Nora in 1997. As the storm brewed offshore, its unyielding winds and torrential rains set in motion a series of urgent evacuations and raised alarms about life-threatening flooding across the region.
The convergence of powerful winds and rising waters have left residents in the affected areas on high alert and emergency services stretched to their limits. From coastal towns to inland cities, the tropical storm continues to impact communities, prompting widespread evacuations as residents grapple with the looming uncertainty of what lies ahead.
The Latest Hurricane Hilary Updates
Hurricane Hilary made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, but now it has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. Even though it's not as strong as before, it's still a big problem for residents in the hurricane’s path. As it makes its way up the Southern California coast, parks and beaches have closed and some communities were put on alert for potential evacuations due to the storm as floods, strong winds, and heavy rain continue to threaten communities.
Hurricane Hilary has had winds that reached 70 miles per hour as it movies towards the northwest at around 25 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center continues to keep a close eye on the developing storm.