Key takeaways:
- Tropical Storm Hilary has been upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds.
- Heavy rainfall is expected to impact the Southwestern United States from Friday through early next week.
- Residents in Southern California should be prepared for the potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary, including heavy rainfall and strong winds.
The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Tropical Storm Hilary to a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds, located 560 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The storm is expected to peak Saturday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour and higher gusts.
The storm is forecast to bring intense rain to Southern California early next week, and its remnants are likely to bring flooding rain and strong winds to some parts of California, including the Los Angeles Basin. Heavy rainfall is expected to impact the Southwestern United States from Friday through early next week.
If Hurricane Hilary makes landfall, it would become only the fourth storm of at least tropical storm strength to hit the area. It is expected to weaken soon after that due to cooler ocean temperatures and potential land interaction with Mexico’s Baja, just south of California.
Residents in Southern California should be prepared for the potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary, including heavy rainfall and strong winds. The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor the storm and will provide updates as it develops.
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