Updates on all things Hilary as it moves north, into the Inland Empire, Orange and Los Angeles Counties
Hurricane Hilary has twice been downgraded on Saturday, quickly weakening from from Category 4 to Category 2 by early in the afternoon. Still, the storm is expected to reach Southern California earlier than previously expected.
The hurricane will continue to weaken as it moves north, hence the downgrade to Category 2 around 3 p.m. Saturday. It is then predicted to shift again to Category 1 around 5 a.m. Sunday before It devolves into a tropical storm over much of Southern California Sunday. It will still pack a punch, with heavy rain likely to prompt flash flooding in some mountain and foothill areas, along with powerful winds Sunday into Monday.
"Due to a forecast of storm impacts and possibly prolonged utility outages, Catalina Island residents and visitors, especially those with medical, access and functional needs, are advised to leave the island on August 19. Departure via Catalina Express is recommended at your earliest opportunity. Visit alertla.org for more information."
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