Rare August rain is possible in Southern California as Hurricane Hilary churns north off the Baja California Peninsula.
Even trace amounts of rain would be a rarity for Los Angeles in August, historically the area's driest month of the year. Early rain estimates are 1 to 2 inches throughout SoCal.
Unlike scattered showers earlier this month in parts of Southern California, the upcoming round of rain will likely be more widespread and heavy at times. "Rainfall impacts from Hilary within the Southwestern United States are expected to peak this weekend into Monday," the National Hurricane Center said in a report."Flash, urban, and arroyo flooding is possible with the potential for significant impacts."
Other affected area include a swath communities between San Diego and Yuma, Arizona, and the area from Bakersfield to Tucson, Arizona could also see rain."Flooding is possible throughout the county with an increased risk for residents near the El Dorado Fire and Apple Fire burn scars," the department tweeted."Get prepared.
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