Mexico’s Pacific coast is on high alert as Hurricane Hilary barrels toward land with 130 mph winds, threatening torrential rains and dangerous flooding before taking aim at Southern California. The storm, now a Category 4 monster 🌊, could become one of the region’s most intense weather events this year.
What You Need to Know
As of Friday, Hilary was churning about 325 miles south of Cabo San Lucas, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Residents in Baja California and beach towns like Los Cabos are stockpiling supplies and securing homes ahead of expected landfall this weekend.
California’s Rare Threat
If Hilary maintains strength, Southern California could face tropical storm conditions by Sunday – a rarity for the area 🏄♂️. Meteorologists warn of potential mudslides in fire-scarred regions and coastal flooding. “This storm is no joke,” one forecaster tweeted. “Even weakened, it’ll pack enough rain to rewrite record books.”
Travel Plans? Think Again ✈️
Tourists in Mexico’s resort areas are being relocated, while airlines have issued flexible rebooking policies. Cruise lines are rerouting ships away from the storm’s path. Adventurers eyeing Baja’s surf breaks this weekend? Better reschedule 🏄♀️.
Stay tuned for updates as we track Hilary’s path across the Pacific!
