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August 21, 2023

More torrential rain coming for California, Nevada as Hilary triggers flood warnings, water rescues

California and Nevada are expected to face several inches of rain on Monday as Hilary, now a post-tropical cyclone, continues to hit the U.S.

August 20, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary batters California with dangerous flooding, mudslides, power outages

Hilary was downgraded to a tropical storm, but the National Weather Service still warns of potentially "catastrophic" flooding for California.

August 20, 2023

Southern California residents feel magnitude 5.1 earthquake as Tropical Storm Hilary descends on region

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Ojai, California, at 2:41 p.m. PT Sunday as Tropical Storm Hilary moved closer to the state.

August 20, 2023

LA mayor says city reaching out to city's homeless population in riverbed areas ahead of Hilary

Many of the Los Angeles areas homeless residents live in tents near riverbeds, a dangerous place as Hurricane Hilary threatens widespread flooding.

August 20, 2023

Biden FEMA chief warns of disaster relief funding shortage after Maui fires, as California braces for storm

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said disaster relief funding could have a shortage by mid-September after Hawaii's wildfires and California's storm.

August 19, 2023

Hurricane Hilary evacuation warnings issued in California as storm expected to bring ‘catastrophic’ flooding

Hurricane Hilary is expected to make landfall in Southern California late Saturday or early Sunday morning, as it continues to weaken from its current Category 1 state.

August 19, 2023

DeSantis offers to assist California with Hurricane Hilary 'in any way we can'

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has offered to assist California "any way we can" with Hurricane Hilary preparation and relief efforts, citing Florida's vast experience with hurricanes.

August 19, 2023

US battles rising wildfire risk as devastating heat and drought spread across the country

Drought and extreme heat have increased the risk of wildfires across the country and the U.S. Forestry Service is ramping up to educate those who may be at risk for the first time.

August 18, 2023

MLB reschedules three games in California in anticipation of Hurricane Hillary impact

As Hurricane Hilary churned off Mexico’s Pacific coast, MLB officials decided to clear the schedule of all three games that were supposed to take place in California on Sunday.

August 18, 2023

Uncommon tornado lifts car off Rhode Island interstate amid severe weather in New England

A rare tornado touched down in Rhode Island, lifting a car off Interstate 295 during a spell of severe weather that swept through storm-weary New England.