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.
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.
Stay safe everyone! Make sure to prepare and take necessary precautions.