- Scattered rain continues, where flooding impacts are expected
- More rain is on the way. Where the flooding impacts are expected
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- Austin leaders consider expanding wildfire protection plan
- Large hail, strong winds and tornado threat possible into Thursday evening
Hurricane Hilary could be Southern California’s first tropical storm since 1939

Hurricane Hilary, which has reached Category 4 status, could be the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 1939. It has also prompted the National Weather Service to issue the region’s first ever tropical storm watch. With flooding a major concern, beach communities Friday were building berms, and emergency managers were trying to anticipate where resources would be most needed. Carter Evans has the latest.