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In a stark reminder of the ever-increasing impacts of climate change, a historic tropical storm warning has been issued for California. It is set to make landfall in Baja California. As Hurricane Hilary intensifies, it is a threat to the Southwest with a possibility of catastrophic and life-threatening flooding. 

This is poised to be the first hurricane to make landfall in California since 1939. As the Southwest braces for the storm's onslaught, experts are sounding the alarm about the urgent need to adapt to the changing climate.

Hurricane Hilary, once a menacing Category 4 storm, has now been downgraded to Category 3. 

According to the latest alerts from the National Hurricane Center, it remains a major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 miles per hour.

What sets this storm apart is its rapid pace, moving at 16 mph, it is scraping the U.S. coast. Southern California and other parts of the Southwest are anticipated to bear the brunt of Hilary's fury. And flooding rains are projected to commence as early as Saturday.

The Hurricane Center warns of torrential rains that could unleash over a year's worth of precipitation in certain regions, causing potential devastation.

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Hurricane Hilary 

The storm has prompted California to issue its first-ever tropical storm warning for the area spanning the state's southern border to just north of Los Angeles.

 The anticipation of heavy rainfall, destructive winds, and treacherous flooding has led to a flurry of emergency preparations across the region.

As the storm's path evolves, communities are taking proactive measures to mitigate the potential damage, from road closures and power infrastructure reinforcement to evacuation procedures and assistance for vulnerable populations.

Brian Ferguson, deputy director of Cal OES, said that the office is “all hands on deck” for Hurricane Hilary preparation. He said that the office is particularly monitoring desert regions as they prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding.

“We’re keeping a very close eye on our desert regions, east of San Diego and Los Angeles. Some parts of these areas may receive double their yearly amount of water in just a single day,” he said.