THE HUNTINGTON, DESCANZO GARDENS & MT WILSON OBSERVATORY:

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• • 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.

• • 6:45 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    CHECK IN ON YOUR NEIGHBORS::

    Director of the Department of Social Services, Kim Johnson: “Check in on your neighbors. We are stronger together.”

• • 6:43 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023

    CALTRANS::

    Caltrans Director Tony Tevares: "2,000 workers have turned to 12-hour shifts to ensure 24/7 readiness as debris and flooding are inundate roads."

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