Hurricane Hilary rapidly intensified to Category 4 status as it moved towards the western coast of the US
is issued when hurricane-force high winds are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. These winds may be accompanied by storm surge, coastal flooding and/or river flooding.is issued when tropical storm-force winds are expected within the alerted area within 36 hours. And a Hurricane Watch is issued when winds of at least 74 mph are expected within 48 hours.Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 145 mph with higher gusts.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 290 miles.Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring 3-6 inches of rainfall and up to 10 inches in isolated areas across parts of Baja California by Sunday night, warns the NHC. Flash flooding may occur. Elsewhere across portions of the western U.S., rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected.
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