Hurricane Hilary now category two, first tropical storm to hit California since 1939
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The National Hurricane Center declared Hurricane Hilary a Category 2 Hurricane.
The center said it is likely to become a major hurricane later on Thursday.
This is the first tropical storm to hit California since 1939.
Hurricane #Hilary Advisory 5A: Hilary Now a Category 2 Hurricane. Likely to Become a Major Hurricane Later Today. https://t.co/Oy8uoeSibM
— NHC Eastern Pacific (@NHC_Pacific) August 17, 2023
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