Hurricane Hilary will bring strong winds and heavy rain into Southern California Sunday August 20 2023.
South OC Beaches has info from the National Weather Service/Where to get Sandbags/How to Prepare/How to Find Out about power outages/How to Sign Up for local Emergency Alets.
Expect heavy rain and heavy wind to start early Sunday morning August 20 2023 and to continue thru Monday morning August 21 2023.
NWS San Diego Hurricane Hilary Update at 8:30am on Sunday August 20 2023
Hilary has weakened to a Tropical Strom and is expected to make it into SoCal this afternoon.
Expect periods of heavy rain; areas of flooding especially in the mountains and deserts; and strong winds especially in San Diego Co, east Inland Empire, mountains, and deserts. Be safe!
NWS San Diego Hurricane Hilary Update at 5:30am on Sunday August 20 2023
Hilary continues its trek northward this morning as rain continues to overspread SoCal.
Regardless of its eventual status as a hurricane or tropical storm, the forecasts for heavy rain and catastrophic flooding remain UNCHANGED.
Is it confusing/tricky to associate a “weakening storm” with a consistent catastrophic flooding threat? Absolutely!
But these categories are based on wind alone, and while there will still be wind impacts, heavy rain and flooding remain by far and away the biggest threat.
As mentioned earlier, there will still be some degree of wind impact, mainly in the mountains, deserts, and coastal foothills.
The heavy rain and strong winds will create treacherous travel conditions.
Unless it’s essential, you might just wanna stay at home today.
Please pay close attention to information from us here at NWS San Diego, NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center, US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, and other official sources.
Have multiple ways to receive your info, and please stay safe.
[9:50 AM Radar]: Widespread rain continues to stream northward this morning. Rain intensity will increase, likely peaking this afternoon and evening, when torrential rainfall will be possible. Make sure you have WEA enabled for when warnings are issued for your area.#CAwx pic.twitter.com/pGu9rwK57Q
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) August 20, 2023
Mostly light rainfall is expected to intensify during the morning with the most widespread heavy rainfall from late morning into the evening. #cawx pic.twitter.com/eCTpAOm1Qw
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) August 20, 2023
The National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego Hurricane Hilary Advisory Is Online
Free Sandbags
Check with your local City Government and your local Fire Department for Sand Bags.
Orange County Fire Department Free Sand Bag and Sand Program Locations Are Online
Please bring a shovel.
Many OCFD have empty Sand Bags.
Limited supply based on demand and availability
South OC Beaches Fire Department Location is in Laguna Niguel at 31461 Street of the Golden Lantern
Preparation
Keep Drains Free of Debris and Vegetations
Secure Patio Furniture
Charge all of your devices
Flashlights and Flashlight Batteries
Transistor Radio with battery for local alerts
Fill up your cars
Charge your cars
NBC San Diego Has a Online Emergency Preparation Checklist
Community Information Resources
Caltrans Road Conditions Online Site
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) Power Outage Map Is Online
Southern California Edison (SCE) Power Outage Map Is Online
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Outage Map is Online
City of Riverside Public Utilities Power Outage Map is Online
Community Emergency Alert Sign Ups
