Tropical Storm Hilary Hits Mexico, Heads Towards Southern California and Southwest

Southern California and the Southwest are bracing for "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding" as Tropical Storm Hilary continues north after making landfall in Mexico's Baja California peninsula. The storm, which had weakened from a Category 4 hurricane to a tropical storm, is expected to bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and mudslides to the region. Evacuation orders have been issued in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, and evacuation warnings are in place in Orange County. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency, and President Biden has deployed FEMA personnel and supplies to assist with the response efforts.