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Palm Springs, California, is one of many cities that are likely to be heavily affected by Hurricane Hilary
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1. Hilary weakens to Category 1 hurricane as it nears landfall

Hurricane Hilary was downgraded to a Category 1 storm on Sunday, but is still expected to bring significant damage to the Baja California peninsula as it nears landfall. The storm, the first of its kind in southern California in 84 years, will bring heavy rains and the potential for flash flooding to numerous cities in the region, as residents of Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Diego and other major metropolitan areas have been urged to prepare for the torrential downpour. The National Weather Service (NWS) has said residents of southern California and parts of Nevada should expect "dangerous and locally catastrophic impacts," as some regions are likely to see up to 10 inches of rain in just a few days.

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Justin Klawans, The Week US

 Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other Hollywood news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.