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Hurricane Hilary now category two, first tropical storm to hit California since 1939

MGN: NOAA

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.

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