Thousands of residents in Southern California were left without power on Sunday night as Tropical Storm Hilary brought destructive winds and the potential for life-threatening flooding to the area. The storm made landfall near Palm Springs after passing through Mexico, leading to warnings and precautions across the state and even reaching as far north as Oregon and Idaho.
Emergency officials advised residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded roads, prompting the cancellation of classes in Los Angeles and San Diego schools on Monday. The Los Angeles office of the National Weather Service emphasized the severity of the situation, declaring a flash flood warning for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Michael Brennan, the director of the National Hurricane Center, issued a strong warning against driving or walking across flooded roads, highlighting the deadly consequences of rainfall flooding in the past decade. The storm’s maximum sustained winds were around 45 mph but were expected to weaken into a post-tropical cyclone by Monday. Significant rainfall of 3 to 6 inches was forecasted for large areas of California and Nevada, with some regions potentially experiencing up to 10 inches.
The intensity of the storm and the presence of a hurricane heading toward California have raised concerns among climate scientists. They have long warned that such events will become more frequent and severe as climate change progresses. While it’s too early to determine if Hilary was intensified by global warming, a report released in 2020 revealed that climate change is already making hurricanes stronger.
Overall, it is crucial for residents in affected areas to prioritize their safety by heeding the advice of emergency officials and staying vigilant during severe weather conditions.
(Tags: Tropical Storm Hilary, Southern California, power outage, life-threatening flooding, severe weather, climate change)
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