Hilary began as an offshore hurricane before making landfall as a tropical storm in the Mexican state of Baja California on Aug. 20. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)The storm prompted the first-ever tropical storm watches and warnings issued in California, but officials now say it had degenerated into a post-tropical low by the time it reached the state. AdvertisementAs the storm swirled over Southern California, it washed out streets, damaged homes and caused widespread power outages. The mountains of Southern California also saw significant rainfall totals over the three-day period of Aug. 19 to 21, the report says. “It’s a perfect example that tropical storm impacts can extend far away from the center,” he said.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 23, 2024 01:26 UTC