"California Braces for Historic Tropical Storm: Hurricane Hilary Threatens Southwest"

Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring a prolific amount of rainfall to parts of the southwestern US, including California, Nevada, and Arizona, potentially dumping more than a year's worth of rain. This has prompted the first-ever tropical storm watch for California. Hilary, currently a Category 4 hurricane, is forecasted to weaken before reaching Southern California but will still enhance heavy rainfall and increase flooding danger. The storm's impact could be significant, with the potential for multiple years' worth of precipitation falling in some of the driest parts of California. Flood watches have been issued, and there are concerns about oversaturated ground and overwhelmed waterways. Additionally, the Atlantic is also gearing up for increased tropical activity, with four separate areas of concern stretching across the basin.