Hurricane Hilary has claimed its first victim as the massive storm makes landfall, with 'catastrophic' flooding expected across parts of Mexico and the United States.
Hurricane Hilary has claimed its first victim as the massive storm makes landfall, with"catastrophic" flooding expected across parts of Mexico and the United States.
Hurricane Hilary has claimed its first victim as the massive storm makes landfall, with"catastrophic" flooding expected across parts of Mexico and the United States. Picture: Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images California's Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Saturday, with officials urging locals to finish preparing their homes by that evening.
In Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo has called in 100 Nevada National Guardsmen to help assist with expected flooding. Waves up to 12 meters high are also expected along much of the American and Mexican coast, with extensive sandbagging in place to limit potential damage from the surf. Despite the downgrade, experts warned residents not to become complacent at a media briefing announcing the decision on Saturday.
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