TEAL99 WC-130J Weatherbird Hurricane Hunter, taking off from SMX.
The Hurricane Hunters were just in time to see the rodeo.
The US Navy is pushing ships, submarines and aircraft into the near shore Southern California area. This is a P-8A Poseidon. Catalina Island is under an evacuation advisory. Channel Islands might follow.
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I saw an interview on the Weather Channel earlier today where a FEMA person was saying SoCal residents are not taking this storm serious. Well you wanna know why. Right now at 450PM as the storm is within 24-36 hours of landfall here this is what is on our local news channels. NBC has “Open House”. CBS has Inside Edition. KUSI has Family Fued and ABC has “Oh Baby”. Whatever the F that is. Only the Weather Channel is live covering the storm and nobody in SoCal even knows the weather channel exists let alone where to find in their TV’s. You want to know why SoCal doesn’t care or are informed about the dangers of this storm??? It’s because the local media doesn’t care to alert the masses of what’s coming. Anyone remember Maui??
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Some of the local TV networks are covering it in Phoenix, AZ, for local impacts in AZ. Go figure!
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Well home depot and the grocery store were packed like a hurricane was coming and my phone received a lot of alerts today. Every news hours has coverage. If your a socal resident who doesnt know i think you are purposefully disconnected.
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Cant find bottled water in most stores today, local news channels are so stupid no one watches them. Tomorrow should be interesting
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Seems the local news reporter will work M-F 10:30-3:00 any more and then it will wait until next Monday. Sign of the times I guess.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Governor’s Press Office: (916) 445-4571
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency As Hurricane Hilary Approaches California
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California continues to mobilize ahead of Hurricane Hilary’s projected landfall in Southern California. People are urged to take all necessary precautions today.
SACRAMENTO – 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. The text of today’s emergency proclamation can be found here.
Hurricane Hilary is currently a Category 2 storm that the National Hurricane Center says is expected to bring “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding” to Baja California and the Southwestern U.S., including Southern California. Much of the impacts of the storm, including heavy rainfall and high winds, are expected to begin today and last through Monday.
At the Governor’s direction, there are currently more than 7,500 boots on the ground deployed to help local communities protect Californians from the impacts of Hurricane Hilary.
The Governor signed the emergency proclamation in San Diego while visiting with California National Guard troops. Also today, the Governor met with first responders and local officials, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. He also was in touch with federal officials, including the White House.
What Governor Newsom said: “California has thousands of people on the ground working hand-in-hand with federal and local personnel to support communities in Hurricane Hilary’s path with resources, equipment and expertise. We’re mobilizing all of government as we prepare and respond to this unprecedented storm.”
PREPARE NOW: Here are the top 5 things Californians can do to stay safer during the storm.
HOW CALIFORNIA IS PREPARING:
State Operations Center Activated: At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the State Operations Center at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is currently activated and the state is closely monitoring impacts from rain, wind, flash flooding and potential power outages, as well as coordinating across state agencies to provide resources in preparation for other potential impacts. Additionally, the state has activated its Medical and Health Coordination Center to coordinate and monitor response efforts and has issued an alert to all health facilities in the state.
Prepositioned Resources: The state continues to coordinate the prepositioning of emergency resources across Southern California and the Central Valley in anticipation of Hurricane Hilary:
- The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) has assets on standby, including California Medical Assistance Teams (CAL-MAT), to augment local capacity, aid in evacuations, and support medical needs in communities impacted by flooding. The EMSA is ready to assist with Ambulance Strike Teams as necessary to support local communities.
- The Flood Operations Center is activated and has prepositioned flood fight materials should they be needed.
- The California National Guard has strategically prepositioned more than 350 soldiers and two dozen high water vehicles.
- CAL FIRE has prepositioned nine swift water rescue teams and urban search and rescue teams along with 290 strategically prepositioned engines.
- Cal OES, through the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, has deployed a total of over 700 local government firefighters and support staff, as well as 15 swift water rescue teams, two urban search and rescue companies and three regional urban search and rescue task forces.
Maintaining Roadway Safety: Approximately 2,000 Caltrans maintenance personnel in the region are on 12 hour shifts, 24 hours a day. They are installing pumps in flood-prone areas, such as Pacific Coast Highway/State Route 1 in Orange County, and monitoring burn scars for potential mudslides, especially in northern Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Caltrans Southern California districts are opening emergency operations centers and are coordinating with city and county emergency operations centers as needed. Additionally, the California Highway Patrol has staffed more than 3,900 officers and other personnel in the region and has prepositioned equipment, activated limited emergency operations centers and has Special Response Teams on alert.
Protecting Vulnerable Communities: California is actively monitoring potential impacts to vulnerable communities, including unhoused individuals. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has reached out to local partners and licensed settings caring for some of the most vulnerable — including individuals with disabilities, older individuals, and unsheltered individuals — to help ensure that people have access to services should they need them. Additionally, the state is working with local officials to ensure mobile home communities are taking appropriate steps to prepare.
Coordinating With Private Sector: California continues to coordinate with major retailers, including Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, CVS Health and others, as well as grocers to ensure essential supplies are available and emergency contingency plans are activated. Additionally, the state is coordinating with major fuel suppliers, utility providers and telecommunications companies to determine any needs of support to maintain essential services.
Closing State Parks and Beaches: The state is actively monitoring the storm’s impacts on state parks and making real-time decisions on closures as needed. Currently, California has closed 10 parks and has 600 staff on the ground to respond. The state is closing Silver Strand State Beach and Borderfields State Beach today and Orange Coast District and San Diego District beaches on Sunday and Monday, as well as increasing lifeguard services. The public is advised to stay out of the ocean during the storm. Additionally, state parks have proactively canceled reservations at campgrounds in high-risk areas.
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Ch 30 in Fresno has local news on right now after the football game
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“S.B County Sheriff: EVAC ORDER for the communities of Oak Glen, Forest Falls, Mountain Home Village, Angelus Oaks, and NE Yucaipa for incoming storm system.”
https://twitter.com/sbcountysheriff/status/1693085114425569653
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While it is not confirmed yet, there was reports of a tornado today in Fresno.
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ABC10 out if NorCal has been great for helping us non-technically inclined understand. This is half a day old but pretty good for seeing what tomorrow will bring.
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Weather is fascinating, isn’t it? People who watch weather know the ground on which we live. I hope everyone remains safe.
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Hilary is making landfall in northern Baja within the next couple of hours, and its really on the move.
Today’s video coverage will be a deluge of charts and graphs with tones ranging from cavalier nonchalance, calm professionalism and abject hysteria, interspersed with sports fitness, pharmaceutical and real estate commercials.
Fight your fight, keep both feet on the ground, your head up and your eyes open.
This is a series from VentuSky. CNRFC is in Extended Staffing and a Daily Briefing is expected by 10am PT.
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Summary:
- Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall mainly over Srn CA and SE CA and Srn NV today and generally light to moderate amounts elsewhere as moisture and weakening Hurricane Hilary move north through the region. Record rainfall is possible over SE CA and Srn NV.
- Preciptiation totals this morning into Monday morning will generally range from 1" to 3" for coastal southern CA (Ventura to San Diego Cty) and 1" to 4" for southern NV. Southeast CA from Inyo county down to Eastern San Diego County and the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mtns may see between 2" and 6" of precip with locally higher totals on east facing slopes (locally up to 10"). Rain becoming more scattered showers on Monday mainly over Nrn CA and NV.
- Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible over SRrn OR, the higher terrain of Nrn CA and portions of NV Tuesday then mainly over SE CA and Srn NV Wednesday and Thursday and mainly over NV Friday.
- Rising rivers and creeks are expected in Southern California, SE CA and Srn NV today into Monday due to the moderate to heavy rainfall from remnants of Hurricane Hilary.
- Monitor stage is forecast on the Santa Margarita River at Ysidora and the San Diego River at Fashion Valley and flood stage is forecast for the New River at Westmorland. Increasing flows are also expected on the Whitewater River.
Confidence: Medium
Staffing Level: Extended (24hrs into Monday)
Detailed Hydrometeorological Discussion: cnrfc.noaa.gov/discussion
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