Hurricane Safety and Preparedness

Hurricane Hilary Prompts Tropical Storm Watch In Southern California; Flash Flood Danger Ahead For Southwest

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Hurricane Hilary, a powerful storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, has prompted a first ever tropical storm watch in Southern California, where gusty winds and dangerous flash flooding are expected, as well as other parts of the Desert Southwest.

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