Hurricane Hilary expected to reach California this weekend

[bcla]

Sandbags are being provided by authorities in San Diego County.

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/lo...-san-diego-ahead-of-hurricane-hilary/3287647/

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

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.

Yeah. How dare California secure water rights to a river that forms a border of their state before Hoover Dam was even built. That's so wrong. Shame on them.

 

[AnnaS]

I hope everyone in Hilary's path is safe!!!

 

[kdonnel]

Yeah. How dare California secure water rights to a river that forms a border of their state before Hoover Dam was even built. That's so wrong. Shame on them.

Water rights are complex.

As you say, the Law of the River that governs the Colorado River starts before the dam construction but also has been changed many times after the construction.

Negotiating the water rights across two countries is complex.

In my opinion, the current level of unfairness stems all the way back to 1922 and was made even more unfair in 2007.

The Interim Guidelines from 2007 forced Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico to reduce usage in 2023. No reduction for California.

I know a lot of food comes from the farm land irrigated by Lake Mead, some that probably makes it all the way across the country to me.

Seems like some very poorly placed farmland.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Stay safe all fellow Disney friends in SoCal

 

[bcla]

Water rights are complex.

As you say, the Law of the River that governs the Colorado River starts before the dam construction but also has been changed many times after the construction.

Negotiating the water rights across two countries is complex.

In my opinion, the current level of unfairness stems all the way back to 1922 and was made even more unfair in 2007.

The Interim Guidelines from 2007 forced Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico to reduce usage in 2023. No reduction for California.

I know a lot of food comes from the farm land irrigated by Lake Mead, some that probably makes it all the way across the country to me.

Seems like some very poorly placed farmland.

I’m sure relative population had a bit to do with it.

I was skeptical that this storm would put much of a dent in water storage, but now it’s looking like it might add quite a bit. Right now it’s at 1063.61 ft at Lake Mead. It could rise a few feet by this week.

https://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/hourly/hourly.html

Doesn’t sound like it’s going to do much for Lake Powell though.

 

[bcla]

Disneyland is closing early. Not by much though.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/​

We are closely monitoring Hurricane Hilary and making adjustments based on the latest information from the National Weather Service. Disneyland Resort theme parks will close early tomorrow, Sunday Aug. 20, with Disney California Adventure Park closing at 9 p.m. and Disneyland Park closing at 10 p.m.​

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The Downtown Disney District will close at 11 p.m. Our resort hotels will remain open to serve our guests staying with us on property.​

 

[kdonnel]

I’m sure relative population had a bit to do with it.

I was skeptical that this storm would put much of a dent in water storage, but now it’s looking like it might add quite a bit. Right now it’s at 1063.61 ft at Lake Mead. It could rise a few feet by this week.

https://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/hourly/hourly.html

Doesn’t sound like it’s going to do much for Lake Powell though.

About 90% of California's draw from Lake Mead goes to desert farmers.

Desert farmers.

What a strange combination of words.

 

[bcla]

About 90% of California's draw from Lake Mead goes to desert farmers.

Desert farmers.

What a strange combination of words.

You can get a lot of crops growing in a desert with enough water and fertilizer. Just ask Israel.

 

[bcla]

Flights to/from Las Vegas are being cancelled.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local...ng-flights-ahead-of-hurricane-hilary-2890557/

 

[kdonnel]

Flights to/from Las Vegas are being cancelled.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local...ng-flights-ahead-of-hurricane-hilary-2890557/

A tremendous amount of money has been spent getting ready for the first F1 race in Las Vegas on November 19th.

I imagine no one ever considered that hurricane season runs through November 30th. Why would anyone even think about the chance for a hurricane to disrupt the race in Las Vegas?

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Just posted in the Disneyland thread. Reminder to each of you friends as well to be sure you have extra fresh batteries. Also, be sure all of your battery operated devices are working. I'm about 45 minutes away from Disneyland. Pouring here. Extra thankful for my strong Christian faith. Stay safe everyone. Take care

 

[fla4fun]

Just posted in the Disneyland thread. Reminder to each of you friends as well to be sure you have extra fresh batteries. Also, be sure all of your battery operated devices are working. I'm about 45 minutes away from Disneyland. Pouring here. Extra thankful for my strong Christian faith. Stay safe everyone. Take care

Good idea to repeat, so I will repeat mine too . . .

And top off any rechargeable devices you are using frequently, including any battery packs you use to recharge tablets, phones, etc. You may start with them fully charged, but if you are depending on your phone for alerts, news, and weather updates, you can deplete the battery more than you realize. When we are having a hurricane, I try not to let my phone and tablet get below 80% before topping back up.

Stay safe everyone

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Very good reminder, Fla4Fun, thank you! My phone is charging back up to 100% right now.

 

[bcla]

The weather pattern is already coming into Las Vegas where they're already starting to see early rain. This isn't a political thing, so don't come at me because of the source, but this shows what just an inch of rain in the hills around Vegas has done to a drainage channel on The Strip. The reporter (from NBC News) comments that it would normally be over 110ºF but that it's 72ºF with the rain cooling the temps.

As for batteries, I typically keep around a lot of rechargeable "low self discharge" AA/AAA batteries and use them in assorted flashlights. I don't anticipate that this storm is going to cause too many problems here in Northern California, but I suppose it could bring some rain if the storm tracks more north instead of east after it makes landfall.

 

[Mrs. Ciz]

And now there was just a 5.0 earthquake (plus some less intense before and after shocks) in Ojai. My sister felt it in Costa Mesa but my brother in San Diego did not.

Southern California is taking a beating today. Stay safe everyone!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I also felt the earthquake. Extra

 

[dvcgirl67]

Southern California just experienced a 5.1 magnitude earthquake....while waiting for the worst of the rains from Tropical Storm Hillary to hit. Talk about timing!

 

[dvcgirl67]

I also felt the earthquake. Extra

Crazy...stay safe!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Definitely, please stay safe everyone!