Nevada Declares State of Emergency as Hilary Rains on Southern California

As Tropical Storm Hilary targets Los Angeles for a Sunday night landfall, a neighboring U.S. state announces a state of emergency. The looming threat includes intensifying flash floods and heavy rainfall.
Nevada Declares State of Emergency as Hilary Rains on Southern California
NOAA Satellite imagery of Tropical Story Hilary and cloud movement over the U.S. West Coast on Aug. 20, 2023. Screenshot via The Epoch Times/CIRA/RAMMB
Melanie Sun
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With Tropical Storm Hilary making landfall in the Los Angeles area on Sunday night, another state has declared a state of emergency as flash floods and torrential rain are expected to intensify as the eye of the storm arrives in the United States.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo said in a statement on Sunday, “Today, I am declaring a state of emergency due to the imminent impact of Hurricane Hilary across the state. My administration will continue to work diligently with state, federal, tribal, and local partners in preparation and response to this severe weather event.”