As Hurricane Hilary continues to churn in the Pacific Ocean, the residents of California are bracing themselves for what meteorologists are calling a potentially catastrophic event to hit the state around noon on Sunday, August 20th.
With the storm rapidly gaining strength, authorities have initiated widespread evacuations along the coastline and are closely monitoring its path. Here's the latest update on Hurricane Hilary and the evacuation efforts in California.
Hurricane Hilary's Current Status
As of the latest update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Hurricane Hilary is now classified as a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. It has maximum sustained winds of approximately 140 mph (225 km/h) and is located about 350 miles (563 km) southwest of Los Angeles, California.
The storm has been steadily intensifying over the past few days and is expected to continue to strengthen as it inches closer to the California coast. Experts are particularly concerned about the potential for life-threatening storm surges, heavy rainfall, and strong winds.