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Southern California braces for more flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert

Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.

August 21, 2023 7:21am EDT

More than a dozen earthquakes rock Southern California amid Tropical Storm Hilary

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary approached followed by at least 17 aftershocks ranging from 2.5 to 3.9-magnitude.

August 20, 2023 11:45pm EDT

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

August 20, 2023 8:56pm EDT

Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says

Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.

August 20, 2023 8:50pm EDT

LA Hurricane Hilary: 'Hunker down' & 'Stay off the roads,' National Weather Service warns SoCal residents

High windspeeds and flash floods are the main concerns as Hurricane Hilary approaches Southern California, according to the National Weather Service.

August 20, 2023 3:27pm EDT

Tropical Storm Emily forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical Storm Emily formed Saturday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to the National Hurricane Center.

August 20, 2023 12:08pm EDT

When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?

California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.

August 18, 2023 10:50am EDT