Severe Weather

An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle made a hard landing amid Tropical Storm Hilary late Sunday, shooting sparks on the runway at John Wayne Airport in Southern California.

Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.

Tropical Storm Hilary forced the cancellation of several events and the closure of parks, attractions, and more across Southern California.

Flight cancellations are mounting as Tropical Storm Hilary is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California and Nevada that could cause catastrophic flooding.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.

Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.

Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.

As Hilary approaches, officials are advising everyone to take the necessary precautions and steps to prepare.

California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.