Southern California braces for more flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert

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.

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

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.

Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says

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.

Hurricane Hilary nearing U.S. landfall
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Hurricane Hilary is expected to make landfall in southern California on Sunday. It?s the first time a major storm has hit the area in 84 years.

When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?

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

Minnesota drought update: Aug. 17
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After some widespread rain over the past week, FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at how it's impacted Minnesota's drought.

Hail causes damage throughout Minnesota
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Both homes and cars were hit hard from a series of storms that came on Friday into Monday, with owners considering their next move.

Tornado spins in western MN
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Video captured by Riley Johnson shows a tornado spinning on Sunday in far-west Minnesota in Kinbrae, Minnesota.

Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history

Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.

Homeowners clean up after severe hailstorm
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August looks a lot like October at Benjamin Torell's home. "We've been doing storm cleanup for about 6 or 7 hours now and we are less than halfway done (raking leaves)," said Torell on Saturday.

Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins

The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.

Flooding in The Wedge during Minneapolis hailstorm
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Flooding near on Garfield Avenue in The Wedge in south Minneapolis on Aug. 11, 2023. Submitted by Wandering Night Owl.

Hail splashes down on Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis
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Large hail hammered Minneapolis during the Friday evening commute, and splashed down on standing water off Lyndale Avenue, outside the James Ballentine VFW. Credit: Twitter/@MetalpunkBrad

Aug. 11 hail in Minnesota during evening commute
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From Minneapolis to McLeod County, here are some photos and video of hail that dropped right during the evening commute,.

Pictures of Maui fire damage 'will shock you,' Hawaii governor says

New photos of the Maui wildfire devastation were released by the Hawaii governor’s office as officials and residents assess the unthinkable.

July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin

The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.

Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says

This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.