PREPARATION:

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• • 7:45 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    DO NOT DRIVE (UNLESS YOU HAVE TO):

    Officials are warning residents to brace for a ‘rare and dangerous’ storm. If you must drive in the rain, the CHP advises the following:

    • If you find yourself in a "hydroplaning" situation with excess water or flooding on the roads and highways, do not apply the brakes immediately. Instead, take your foot off the accelerator and wait for your vehicle or truck to find traction on the pavement.
    • Give yourself plenty of extra time to reach your destination safely.
    • Turn on your headlights for better visibility and for others on the road to see you.
    • Try to stay in the middle lanes as the outside lanes tend to gather water.
    • Do not attempt to cross flooded roadways. Water depth can be deceiving and the water can impact your breaks.
    • Do not attempt to cross blocked roads. Cones and signs are placed by authorities for a reason.
• • 7:27 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    THE HUNTINGTON, DESCANZO GARDENS & MT WILSON OBSERVATORY::

    - The Huntington will be closed to the public on Sunday, Aug. 20 and Monday, Aug. 21. If you have reservations, contact tickets@huntington.org to rebook or for a refund.

    - Descanso Gardens will be closed Sunday, August 20, and Monday, August 21, and wishes that all residents stay safe as Hurricane Hilary approaches Southern California.

    - The Mount Wilson Observatory grounds will be closed Sunday, August 20 and Monday August 21.

    More Sunday Closures:

    - USC Pacific Asia Museum (Pasadena)
    - Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena)
    - Vroman's (Colorado Blvd. & Hastings Ranch, Pasadena)
    - Hoopla Emporium (2591 N Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena)
    - Swirlz Soft Serve Parlor (San Marino)
    - Nomad Ice Pops (415 S Mission Dr, Unit A, San Gabriel)
    - My Zero Waste Store (25 S El Molino Ave., Pasadena)

• • 7:07 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    RAIN::

    Eastern Los Angeles County could start seeing light showers as early as Saturday evening. Heavy rain is expected to spread throughout the county on Sunday and Monday:

    • Strongest impacts projected to be between 11:00 am Sunday to 8:00 am Monday.
• • 7:04 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    WIND::

    Tropical storm conditions could begin in our area starting early Sunday:

    • Gusts projected to be between 20-40 mph.
• • 6:59 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    CATALINA ISLAND::

    Catalina Island urged vulnerable residents and visitors to leave ahead of Hilary's arrival.

• • 6:56 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    LATEST ON THE STORM::

    The storm, weakened from a Category 3 storm to a Category 2, may pour a year’s worth of rain on parts of the Southwest as it advances towards California, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is still a major hurricane moving with maximum sustained winds of 110 miles per hour. Moving faster than expected, the storm is now moving at 17 mph. It is expected to be downgraded to tropical storm status by the time it reaches our area.

• • 6:54 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    NORTON SIMON & USC PAM MUSEUMS::

    The Norton Simon Museum and USC Pacific Asia Mueseum will be closed on Sunday, August 20 due to the weather conditions.

    More Sunday Closures:

    - Vroman's (Colorado Blvd. & Hastings Ranch, Pasadena)
    - Hoopla Emporium (2591 N Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena)
    - Nomad Ice Pops (415 S Mission Dr, Unit A, San Gabriel)
    - My Zero Waste Store (25 S El Molino Ave., Pasadena)

• • 6:51 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    STATE OF EMERGENCY::

    Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on Saturday for a large portion of Southern California.
    A press release read: “Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for much of Southern California to support Hurricane Hilary response and recovery efforts as the state continues mobilizing and coordinating resources ahead of the storm’s forecasted impacts starting today.”

• • 6:47 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE::

    Parts of Southern California could see 3 to 6 inches of rain and as many as 10 inches in some places. Strong winds and rain will begin far in advance of the storm arrival, according to the National Weather Service.

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