Hurricane Hilary expected to reach California this weekend

[bcla]

Currently a Cat 4 off of Mexico, but will likely lose strength and arrive in California at tropical storm strength maybe Sunday night. There hasn't been a tropical storm in California for over 80 years.

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml/150034.shtml?cone

 

[lovesmurfs]

Wow. I never knew there were hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean -- always thought they were typhoons, but apparently not!

 

[jalapeno_pretzel]

The Atlantic season is supposed to be above normal activity. It's seemed kind of slow so far but we're just starting to get to the time when things start popping up more frequently. Four areas they're watching right now. Just have to wonder what's going to happen when the water temps have come in at 101F off the coast of FL recently.

 

[fla4fun]

As someone who lives where these storms happen more often than I would like, I will be wishing the best for all of you in Hilary’s path. I hope the storm loses strength and that the rain is not catastrophic.

 

[bcla]

Wow. I never knew there were hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean -- always thought they were typhoons, but apparently not!

Typhoon is the usual term in East Asia.

 

[bcla]

As someone who lives where these storms happen more often than I would like, I will be wishing the best for all of you in Hilary’s path. I hope the storm loses strength and that the rain is not catastrophic.

It's most definitely going to bring rain up where I live, but hopefully not the strong wind.

I've only experienced a serious storm once on a vacation in Florida. Had to change plans and hole up in Miami two days earlier than I originally planned. It was bizarre getting storm supplies for my hotel room (an efficiency suite with a stove and full-sized fridge) and filling the bathtub. I think my biggest worry was that my rental car parked outside might be damaged. It was also tough sleeping when the storm finally hit and news reports said that my area might be hit with tornadoes.

 

[kdonnel]

Looks good for Lake Mead.

The lake is 22 feet up from the low, still 165 feet below full pool.

Seems so wrong that a lake in Nevada and Arizona has California as the primary user.

 

[starry_solo]

Typhoon is the usual term in East Asia.

Because it sounds like the Chinese word for hurricane (big wind).

 

[tvguy]

My son lives in Northridge and with two little one's doesn't follow the news. I texted him Wednesday asking if they were prepared for the possible 2" of rain and now he is getting things ready. We were down there in February when it was raining like crazy, and snowed so much on the Grapevine section of Interstate 5 that it was closed for 3 days. That was a mess, our normal 5 hour drive each way turned into a 12 hour drive each way.

 

[jalapeno_pretzel]

Wow I read that some areas will get a years' worth of rain out of the storm. That sounds like a bad setup for flash floods and possibly landslides ... especially if it drops all that in areas affected by wildfires. Stay safe everyone in that area!!

 

[bcla]

Wow I read that some areas will get a years' worth of rain out of the storm. That sounds like a bad setup for flash floods and possibly landslides ... especially if it drops all that in areas affected by wildfires. Stay safe everyone in that area!!

Those would mostly be desert areas that are typically dry. The soil doesn't absorb water and that's the big reason for flash floods in deserts. We had some of that earlier this year with record rainfall, but by this point the soil is probably parched again, especially with near record temperatures. There was heavy flooding in Death Valley earlier this year.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Currently a Cat 4 off of Mexico, but will likely lose strength and arrive in California at tropical storm strength maybe Sunday night. There hasn't been a tropical storm in California for over 80 years.

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml/150034.shtml?cone

It's scary how much weather patterns are changing!

I'm in an area that has historically had plenty of snowstorms, and occasionally a hurricane affects us (with plenty of notice) - but all of a sudden this summer, we've had two tornado warnings within a month!

It's like all the states decided to throw their weather problems in a pile and draw somebody else's for a change of pace.

 

[georgina]

It's scary how much weather patterns are changing!

I'm in an area that has historically had plenty of snowstorms, and occasionally a hurricane affects us (with plenty of notice) - but all of a sudden this summer, we've had two tornado warnings within a month!

It's like all the states decided to throw their weather problems in a pile and draw somebody else's for a change of pace.

Yes. Freaky weather has become the norm. It is alarming.

 

[Rogue1677x]

It's scary how much weather patterns are changing!

I'm in an area that has historically had plenty of snowstorms, and occasionally a hurricane affects us (with plenty of notice) - but all of a sudden this summer, we've had two tornado warnings within a month!

It's like all the states decided to throw their weather problems in a pile and draw somebody else's for a change of pace.

Yes, it's been weird weather lately in MA. A tornado touched down in southern MA and RI today, so my husband has been busy flying reporters around when the weather allows. North of Boston there was a flash flood warning and the street behind my house flooded when the rain started.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Prayers extra for all of you everywhere to be safeDad and I are in LA and never gave heard of possibly such wild weather out here either. I am of devout Christian faith which makes a difference to me especially in any storm.

Reminder to all in general, we did this afternoon to check your battery supply and flashlights or as we also have battery operated lanterns to be sure they work.

Take care everyone and have sweet dreams upcoming and a safe weekend, too!

 

[bcla]

Several closures and schedule changes.

Joshua Tree National Park is partially closed and by Saturday will be fully closed until further notice. I've experienced similar closures when I was in Florida where national parks were closing for storm preparation and for visitor safety.

https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news...onal-park-in-response-to-hurricane-hilary.htm​

Due to Tropical Storm Hilary, the park is expected to receive sever rainfall and flash flooding. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Joshua Tree National Park Starting August 19th at 11 am until August 21st at 5 pm. Park management is monitoring the current condition of the storm closely. For employee and visitor safety, park management is initiating a closure of the park over the next 36 hours.​

Death Valley National Park will be partially closed. However, I'm not sure they can close CA-180 going through the park as it's considered a public highway. Also - the Oasis at Furnace Creek is privately owned and not subject to NPS regulation.

https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/conditions.htm​

Death Valley National Park will partially close in anticipation of heavy rains and flooding from Hurricane Hilary. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Saturday, August 19 at 11:00 am and until Tuesday, August 22 at 5:00 am. ​

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Campgrounds, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, North Highway, and Badwater Road will close starting Saturday.​

The Dodgers and Angels are playing doubleheaders on Saturday to avoid playing on Sunday.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/stor...ngels-doubleheaders-saturday-hurricane-hilary

 

[dvcgirl67]

Wow I read that some areas will get a years' worth of rain out of the storm. That sounds like a bad setup for flash floods and possibly landslides ... especially if it drops all that in areas affected by wildfires. Stay safe everyone in that area!!

Yes…flash floods will be a big issue. Hope all are going to be okay.

 

[Stratman50th]

Tornados are normal during a hurricane. They typically spin off of the east side of the hurricane.

 

[China Expat]

I live in the storm path and have stocked up. The dry salt flat in Death Valley is expected to becpme a full lake again!

 

[bcla]

I live in the storm path and have stocked up. The dry salt flat in Death Valley is expected to becpme a full lake again!

Earlier this year when previous storms hit Death Valley, it was more like a shallow, miles wide river. Really crazy stuff.