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Hurricane Hilary
Satellite image of Hurricane Hilary
Satellite image
 Forecast map for Hurricane Hilary
Forecast map
Part of the 2023 Pacific hurricane season

Hurricane Hilary[note 1] is an active tropical cyclone[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] in[8][7] the Eastern Pacific Ocean[2][9][10][1][3][11][5][12][13][14] which is currently[8][15][13][7][14] threatening[15] the Baja California peninsula[3][10][11][5] and the Southwestern United States.[11][5][15][13] Hilary[10][2][5][16][12] is the eighth named storm,[10][1][14] sixth hurricane and fourth major hurricane[9][5][12][17][7][14] of the 2023 Pacific hurricane season.[10][11][2][5][18][12][17][7][14][excessive citations]

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On August 12, a tropical wave traversing Central America producing widespread rain showers and thunderstorms entered the far eastern Pacific.[19] A broad area of low pressure developed within the wave on August 14, off the southern coasts of Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.[20] The disturbance gradually became better organized during the following day, and when a well-defined circulation along with developing convective banding features were observed on the morning of August 16, it was classified as Tropical Storm Hilary by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).[21] Convection near the storm center increased as the day progressed, dense overcast started to develop over the growing storm as a result, and an eye began to form at its center.[22] Consequently, Hilary quickly strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane by 12:00 UTC on August 17, while located about 320 mi (515 km) southwest of Manzanillo, Colima.[23] It then proceeded to rapidly intensify, reaching Category 4 strength at 06:00 UTC the following morning.[24]

Current storm information

Timelapse of Hurricane Hilary as seen in color from GOES-18 Mesoscale Camera 1, from August 17, 12:30 UTC through August 18, 22:07 UTC

As of 6:00 p.m. MDT (00:00 UTC) August 18, Hurricane Hilary is located within 15 nautical miles of 19°06′N 112°24′W / 19.1°N 112.4°W / 19.1; -112.4 (Hilary), about 95 mi (155 km) west of Socorro Island and about 310 mi (500 km) south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Maximum sustained winds are 130 mph (215 km/h), with gusts up to 160 mph (260 km/h). The minimum barometric pressure is 948 mbar (27.99 inHg), and the system is moving northwest at 12 mph (19 km/h). Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 50 mi (80 km) from the center and tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 mi (445 km).

For the latest official information, see:

Watches and warnings

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Preparations

The Excessive Rainfall Outlook from the Weather Prediction Center for August 18–23. This outlook included two rare Level 4-High Risks for August 20.

Mexico

The Mexican Government issued watches for southern Baja California Sur on August 17.[25] They were upgraded to warnings later that day.[26] Hurricane watches were issued for western parts of the Baja California peninsula at 03:00 UTC on August 18, and by 15:00 UTC the same day, they were upgraded to hurricane warnings as hurricane watches were issued for the west coast of Baja California.[27]

United States

The launch for Falcon 9 and Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Los Angeles was postponed by SpaceX.[28][29] An emergency operations center was opened in San Diego.[30] On August 18, the NHC issued its first-ever tropical storm watch for southern California, and a level 4/high risk for excessive rainfall was issued by the Weather Prediction Center.[31][32] A flood watch was also issued for portions of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.[33] Parts of Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve were closed.[34][35] Major League Baseball rescheduled three games in advance of Hilary.[36]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Hilary, not Hillary.


References

  1. ^ a b c "In California and Mexico, a Rare Hurricane Sends Disaster Prep Into High Gear". August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Sottile, Mary Gilbert,Elizabeth Wolfe,Zoe (August 18, 2023). "Hurricane Hilary could dump over a year's worth of rain on parts of the Southwest". CNN. Retrieved August 19, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b c "Hurricane Hilary path and timeline: Here's when and where the storm is projected to hit California - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "Hurricane Hilary: Category 4 storm barrels toward California in rare event - National | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Powerful Hurricane Hilary heads for Mexico's Baja. Rare tropical storm watch issued for California". CTVNews. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  6. ^ https://www.latimes.com/people/jessica-roy (August 18, 2023). "How to prepare for Hurricane Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit L.A. in 84 years". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 19, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  7. ^ a b c d e Ayestas, Jonathan (August 19, 2023). "The latest maps, models and paths for Hurricane Hilary". KCRA. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Hurricane Hilary Barrels Toward Baja California". earthobservatory.nasa.gov. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Hurricane Hilary sparks rare storm watch for California". BBC News. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d e "Category 4 Hurricane Hilary expected to deluge California and the U.S. Southwest with rain". NBC News. August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  11. ^ a b c d "Powerful Hurricane Hilary heads for Mexico's Baja. Rare tropical storm watch issued for California". AP News. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  12. ^ a b c d "'Catastrophic' Flooding Possible in Southern California as Hurricane Hilary Moves North". Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c Staff, Al Jazeera. "California receives first tropical storm watch as Hurricane Hilary nears". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  14. ^ a b c d e "Hurricane Hilary expected to bring rain and wind to SoCal this weekend". spectrumnews1.com. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  15. ^ a b c "Hurricane Hilary threatens Mexico, California with 'catastrophic floods'". Reuters. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  16. ^ "Hurricane Hilary poses flooding risks to Zion, Joshua Tree, Death Valley national parks". USA TODAY. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  17. ^ a b "Hurricane Hilary could bring record rainfall to parts of the Southwest". NBC News. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  18. ^ "LIVE: Hurricane Hilary tracker: Here's the storm's projected path as it moves toward SoCal". ABC7 Los Angeles. August 17, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  19. ^ Cangialosi, John (August 12, 2023). "Tropical Weather Outlook". Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  20. ^ Zelinsky, David (August 14, 2023). "Tropical Weather Outlook". Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  21. ^ Bucci, Lisa; Camposano, Samantha (August 16, 2023). Tropical Storm Hilary Discussion Number 1 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  22. ^ Berg, Robbie (August 17, 2023). Tropical Storm Hilary Discussion Number 4 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  23. ^ Pasch, Richard (August 17, 2023). Hurricane Hilary Intermediate Advisory Number 4A (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  24. ^ Berg, Robbie (August 18, 2023). Hurricane Hilary Intermediate Advisory Number 7A (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  25. ^ Berg, Robbie (August 17, 2023). "Tropical Storm Hilary Advisory Number 4". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  26. ^ Pasch, Richard (August 17, 2023). "Hurricane Hilary Advisory Number 5". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  27. ^ "HILARY Graphics Archive". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  28. ^ Now, Spaceflight. "Starlink satellites soar from Florida, west coast launch slips to Monday due to hurricane – Spaceflight Now". Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  29. ^ Yablonski, Steven (August 16, 2023). "Hurricane Hilary now major Category 4 hurricane with 'significant' impacts expected in California, Southwest". FOX Weather. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  30. ^ "City of San Diego opens Emergency Operations Center ahead of Hilary". FOX 5 San Diego. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  31. ^ "Hurricane Hilary live updates: SoCal communities preparing for heavy rain, severe flooding". ABC7 Los Angeles. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  32. ^ Service, NOAA's National Weather. "WPC Day 3 Excessive Rainfall Outlook". www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  33. ^ Freedman, Andrew (August 18, 2023). "Category 4 Hurricane Hilary prompts first-ever tropical storm watch for California". Axios.
  34. ^ "Powerful Hurricane Hilary heads for Mexico's Baja. Rare tropical storm watch issued for California". AP News. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  35. ^ "Parts of Joshua Tree National Park to close due to Hurricane Hilary". The Desert Sun. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  36. ^ "MLB reschedules 3 games due to Hurricane Hilary". The Athletic. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
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