Tropical Storm Hilary threatens Southern California. The storm, which formed on Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, began its trajectory due south of the coast of Guerrero (Mexico). According to the National Meteorological Service of Mexico, cloudiness is expected in the states of Guerrero, Michoacán and Oaxaca followed by rains in Colima, Jalisco and Nayarit.
After passing through Mexico, Hilary is expected to arrive in the United States, affecting several cities in The Golden State and southeastern Arizona. The National Weather Service (NWS) said that, during the next week, the phenomenon will bring heavy rains to cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego. In addition, it warned that the storm has the potential to become a hurricane on Friday night:
Here is the latest forecast info for Tropical Storm Hilary from @NWSNHC:
- Hilary forecast to become a major hurricane Fri night
- Hilary is forecast to impact #SoCal as a tropical storm on Mon
- 20-30% chance tropical storm-force winds, beginning as early as Sun evening#CAwx pic.twitter.com/mf6xU1OkDL— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) August 16, 2023
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that the maximum danger could occur on Saturday morning. A Category 3 hurricane could be recorded that day with winds of up to 120 miles per hour. On Sunday, the storm will lose intensity but could still leave heavy rains in Southern California and Southwestern Arizona. This was alerted by the NHC:
The rainfall caused by this system could be with electric shocks, and generate landslides, increase in levels of rivers and streams, overflows and floods in areas of the mentioned states.
