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Tropical Storm Hilary Approaches Southern California with Threat of Flooding and Destructive Winds

Tropical Storm⁤ Hilary Approaches⁤ Southern California,‌ Raising ‌Concerns of Flooding and Destructive Winds

Southern California is bracing for the arrival‍ of Tropical⁢ Storm Hilary, which is‍ expected to bring​ heavy⁤ rain and potentially destructive winds⁢ to the region. The storm, which was downgraded from a hurricane, made ⁤landfall over the northern part of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico on Sunday.

The National Weather ‌Service ‍has identified flooding as the highest threat ⁤from ​the storm as it moves towards Southern California. There is also a possibility of tornadoes in the southeastern portion of‍ the state. In response ⁤to the approaching storm, ⁣the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has announced the closure of all schools and after-school activities on Monday.

City, county, and state leaders held a joint press conference on Sunday to discuss response efforts. Los ⁤Angeles Fire Chief⁢ Kristin Crowley‍ reported that they have received calls⁢ for debris flow incidents and toppled trees, but ⁢no serious incidents have been reported so far. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has been made aware‍ of power outages⁢ affecting around 5,000 customers.

Transportation services have also been affected by the⁢ storm. The Ontario Airport has suspended all ⁣Southwest and‌ Frontier flights until⁤ Monday morning, and the Long Beach Transit system has suspended bus service due to expected flooding.

The 15 Freeway between ⁤Los Angeles and Las Vegas has been shut down due ⁢to ⁤wires down on the⁣ freeway lanes. The closure ⁢is expected to last for⁢ several hours.

A flash flood⁢ warning has been issued for⁣ a large ⁢portion of Los Angeles County, including Long Beach, Malibu, Hollywood, and ‍downtown Los‍ Angeles. The ‌warning advises residents‍ to‌ move to‌ higher⁣ ground ​if possible, as significant mudslide activity is⁣ expected ⁤in ‍the mountains and canyons.

Tropical Storm Hilary⁣ has also prompted the ​closure of several outdoor activities and attractions. The Los Angeles Zoo will ⁢be closed on Sunday and Monday,⁢ and⁣ the Disney Junior ⁤& Friends Playdate events at Downtown ​Disney District‍ have been canceled. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will remain open with modified hours, while Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm⁢ will be‌ closed on Sunday.

San Bernardino County has issued evacuation orders for several mountain communities, including Oak Glen, Forest Falls, and Angelus Oaks. All state beaches in ⁤Orange and ​San Diego counties will be closed on Sunday and Monday due to the storm.

Governor Gavin Newsom ⁤has declared a state of emergency for much of Southern California to support response ​and recovery ⁣efforts. The governor’s office has deployed over 7,500‍ personnel to assist ‍local ‍communities.

As the storm approaches, Los ​Angeles residents are urged to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho will decide ‍on Monday whether to cancel⁤ classes for the day. Residents are advised to call 800-DIAL-DWP for power ​outages or water line breakages, and to call 911 for⁢ life-threatening ⁣emergencies.

Tropical Storm Hilary‍ has been downgraded from a hurricane but is still expected to‌ bring “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding ‌to​ the region. The storm is moving northwest at 25 mph and is predicted to make landfall‌ in​ Southern ⁢California on Sunday evening. This will be ⁤the first‍ tropical ‍storm‌ to hit​ the area in ⁣84 years.Tropical Storm⁤ Hilary Approaches Southern California, Raising Concerns of Flooding and Destructive Winds

Southern California is bracing for the ​arrival of Tropical‍ Storm Hilary, which⁢ is expected to bring heavy rain and potentially destructive winds to the region. The ⁤storm, which was downgraded from a hurricane, made landfall over the northern part of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico on Sunday.

The National Weather Service has‍ identified flooding as the highest threat from ⁢the storm as it moves towards‌ Southern California. There ​is also a possibility of tornadoes in ‍the‌ southeastern portion of the ⁣state.

In response to the approaching storm, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has announced the closure of all schools and after-school ⁤activities on Monday. Los Angeles charter schools are also likely to⁢ be closed.

City, ​county, and state leaders held a joint press conference on‌ Sunday to ‍provide an update on response efforts. Los Angeles Fire Chief ⁢Kristin Crowley ⁢reported that‍ they have received⁣ calls for debris flow incidents and toppled trees, but ‍no serious incidents⁤ have been reported so far. The Los Angeles ⁢Department of ‌Water and Power has been⁤ made ‍aware of power outages affecting‌ around 5,000 ​customers.

Transportation services ⁣have also⁢ been affected by the storm. The‍ Ontario Airport has suspended⁢ all Southwest and Frontier flights until 10:30⁢ a.m.⁤ Monday. The⁣ Long Beach Transit system will suspend bus service from 6 p.m. Sunday until 6 ⁤a.m. Monday‍ due to expected flooding.

The 15 Freeway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas has been shut down due to wires⁣ down on the⁣ freeway lanes. The ⁤closure is expected to ​last for three to four⁣ hours.

A flash flood warning has been⁢ issued for a large portion of Los ⁣Angeles⁤ County, including Long ‍Beach, Malibu, Hollywood,‍ and ⁤downtown Los Angeles. The warning will be⁣ in effect​ until 7:45 p.m. Significant mudslide​ activity is expected in the mountains and ‌canyons, with debris flows possible in recent ⁣burn scar areas.

Tropical Storm Hilary has also prompted the closure of ⁤several outdoor‌ activities and attractions. The Los Angeles Zoo will be ​closed​ on Sunday and Monday,⁢ and Disney Junior & ⁢Friends Playdate events at​ Downtown Disney District have been canceled for Sunday. Disneyland ‌and Disney California Adventure ‌will ​remain open with ‍modified hours, while Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry⁤ Farm ⁣will be closed‌ on ⁤Sunday.

San Bernardino County has issued evacuation orders ‍for⁢ several mountain ⁤communities, including Oak Glen, Forest Falls, Mountain‌ Home Village, Angelus Oaks,⁣ and NE Yucaipa. All state beaches in Orange‌ and San Diego counties will be closed on Sunday and Monday due ⁢to the storm.

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of⁢ emergency for much of Southern California⁤ to support response and ⁢recovery efforts. The governor’s office has⁤ deployed over‌ 7,500​ personnel to ⁢assist local communities.

As the storm ​approaches, Los Angeles residents are urged to stay indoors. Los Angeles​ Mayor Karen Bass ⁤has signed a local emergency declaration, and LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho will decide later in the day whether to cancel⁣ classes⁢ on Monday.

Tropical Storm Hilary has been downgraded⁣ from a hurricane but is still⁣ expected to bring “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding⁣ to the‍ region. The storm is ⁤moving northwest at ‌25 mph ‍and is located about 220 miles south-southeast​ of⁣ San Diego.

As the storm gains speed‌ and moves towards Baja‌ California, forecasters predict that it will make landfall on the Mexican peninsula on Saturday night.​ It is then⁢ expected to continue‍ northward, raising concerns of dangerous⁤ flooding in Tijuana.

This is the first tropical storm warning issued for Southern‍ California, prompting the rescheduling of several ‌sporting events and the​ cancellation of the CicLAvia event. Residents are ⁤advised ‍to stay ‌updated on the latest information ‌and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
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Why⁢ has Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state ‌of emergency for much of Southern California

On Sunday and Monday, and⁡ the Disney Junior ⁢& Friends Playdate events at Downtown Disney District have⁤ been⁤ canceled. Disneyland and Disney ​California Adventure will remain‍ open with modified hours, while Six Flags Magic Mountain ‍and Knott’s‌ Berry Farm will be ⁣closed on Sunday.

San Bernardino ⁢County has⁣ issued evacuation orders for several mountain communities, including Oak ‌Glen, Forest Falls, and​ Angelus ‌Oaks. All ⁤state ⁣beaches in Orange and San Diego ​counties will be closed⁢ on Sunday and Monday due to the storm.

Governor Gavin⁢ Newsom has‍ declared a⁤ state of emergency for much of⁤ Southern California to support response and recovery efforts. The governor’s office has deployed​ over 7,500‍ personnel to assist local communities.

As the storm‍ approaches, Los Angeles residents are urged to stay indoors ​and avoid unnecessary travel. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho will ‍decide‍ on Monday whether to cancel classes for the ⁢day. Residents are advised to ⁣call 800-DIAL-DWP for power‌ outages or water line breakages, and to call 911 for⁤ life-threatening​ emergencies.

Tropical Storm Hilary‍ has been downgraded from a hurricane but is still expected to‍ bring “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding to the ⁤region. The‍ storm is moving​ northwest ​at 25 mph and is predicted to make ⁣landfall in⁣ Southern California on Sunday evening. This will be the ‌first‍ tropical⁢ storm ⁣to hit⁣ the ⁢area in 84 years.

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