Storm Hilary update: 38,000 without electricity in California, flash flood warning in Los Angeles, heavy rainfall forecast in Nevada, Oregon, Idaho
Storm Hilary on Sunday evening, saturating areas from the coastline to the inland mountains and deserts. This led to rescue operations in response to rising rivers and compelled some of the largest school districts in the country to cancel classes on Monday. Hilary caused intensified precipitation to the region, resulting in considerable rainfall in mountainous and desert locales. Some of these areas received over half of the average annual rainfall in just a single day. Notably, Palm Springs, a desert resort city, received nearly 3 inches of rainfall by Sunday evening. The storm's impact included the uprooting of trees and the triggering of mudslides in the San Diego vicinity. As President Joe Biden prepared to travel to Hawaii on Monday to assess the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Maui, he urged all individuals in the storm's path to exercise caution and adhere to the guidance provided by state and local authorities.
Storm Hilary Heads Towards NevadaAlthough Hilary has been reclassified as a post-tropical cyclone, it is projected by the National Hurricane Center to continue generating substantial rainfall and causing notable flooding across the Southwestern United States as it advances in a northward direction. According to the hurricane center, «The core of the post-tropical Hilary will rapidly traverse Nevada throughout the day.»
Heavy Rainfall Likely in Oregon, IdahoWhile the storm progresses in a northern trajectory, specific areas of Oregon and Idaho might experience rainfall ranging from 3 to 5 inches, leading to the potential occurrence of noteworthy flash floods, as indicated by the National Weather Service.
Over 38,000 People without ElectricityDue to storm-related conditions, a substantial number
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