Hurricane Hilary has grown to a Category 4 major hurricane and will now reach our region as a Tropical Storm (upgraded from a tropical depression). Tropical storm potential rain and winds are now predicted in the medium-high confidence range.
What we know
- LA and Ventura Counties are now under a Tropical storm watch (new) and moderate (an increase from slight) flood watch with a 40% chance of flash floods through Monday evening.
- There is a slight chance the storm could move more West, leading to watches affecting SBC.
- Slight to marginal (5-15%) chance of flash floods in SBC and SLO Counties
- 30% chance of sustained 39+ mph winds in VNC
- 5-20% chance of Tropical Storm strength winds reaching Ventura and Santa Barbara County borders
- These winds will be strongest over LA and Ventura Counties
- 5-20% chance of Tropical Storm strength winds reaching Ventura and Santa Barbara County borders
- Coastal flooding is not a concern
- Rain will fall at 0.50-1.0 in. per hour hr w/ isolated thunderstorms
- Rainfall in Ventura County is expected to be 2.2-3.32.”
- Rainfall in Santa Barbara County is expected to be 1.17-2.5.”
- Rainfall in SLO County is expected to be 0.59-0.74.”
In addition to the above details, NWS has advised that excessive rainfall is now expected in Ventura County. Also, you should avoid traveling in deserts and mountains on Sunday since it will be dangerous, i.e., from Vegas to Central Valley. Furthermore, there will be elevated fire danger before the rain kicks in from the Saturday night winds moving into Sunday.
Please use the resources below to find information from your local officials.
Additional Resources
Blogs:
- California emite aviso sobre el huracán Hilary (Spanish)
- State of California Issues Advisory on Hurricane Hilary (English)
- Timely Information is Critical to Weathering the Storm. Sign Up for Emergency Alerts Ahead of Hurricane Hilary
- Hurricane Preparedness: Safeguarding Against High Winds
- Using Sandbags Safely
- High Surf Advisory for Southern California
- Be Aware of Mudslides and Debris Flows in California
- Be Aware of Flash Floods and Flooding during Tropical Storms
- Power Preparedness and Conserving Energy
YouTube:
- Cal OES Preparing for Hurricane Hilary (Spanish)
- Cal OES Preparing for Hurricane Hilary (English)
Informational Resources:
- Flood materials (social media graphics and handouts)
- Preparedness materials (social media graphics and handouts)
- Power outage (social media graphics and handouts)
- Water safety (social media graphics and handouts)
- Mental health (handouts)