California was hit by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake as Hurricane Hilary hit LA and San Diego with 80 mph winds.
The quake, centered in Ventura County, was felt in parts of southern California Sunday afternoon.
The center is said to have been four miles southeast of Ojai and about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
The quake, centered in Ventura County, was felt in parts of southern California Sunday afternoon
Southern California residents posted videos of their chandeliers and lights vibrating during the quake
Musician Cardi B posted a video to her Instagram during Sunday afternoon’s shaking
Tremors were reported in Malibu, Porter Ranch, parts of Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach and other locations.
The United States Geological Survey, which reports and records earthquakes, said there had been at least four aftershocks of magnitude 3.0 or greater.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Hilary makes landfall from Mexico and reaches Southern California at a speed of 40 km/h.
Local residents are battling 65-mph winds and torrential downpours that can bring up to eight inches of rain in a matter of hours in some locations.
At least one person has already died after their vehicle was swept away near Santa Rosalía after catastrophic flooding devastated parts of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told CBS in an interview Sunday that residents can expect a “significant impact.”
While total rainfall is unlikely to exceed that of similar East Coast storms, people should not downplay the threat, Criswell added.
“People need to take this storm in California really seriously,” she reiterated on ABC.
A worker drags police tape to block Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles after a tree fell on Sunday
La Jolla in San Diego prepared for Storm Hilary land Sunday afternoon by sandbagging around properties
Terrifying images of empty streets offer a glimpse of the future as residents close their hatches to prepare for the treacherous weather
While the majority of people took shelter from the storm, others braved the wet conditions to sunbathe in the precursor to the storm, which had expanded to the size of the state of Arizona
Grocery store shelves highlighted the urgency of a community unfamiliar with such storms as stores remained empty
A few stragglers were seen in raincoats with umbrellas as the angry seas lashed at a pier in Imperial Beach, while some in San Diego strolled along the shore while they still could
Hilary has weakened from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm, but officials have warned to take the storm “seriously” as it threatens Southern California with treacherous conditions
The storm is expected to drop 3 to 6 inches of rain — as much as 10 inches in some areas — and whip up damaging winds that may knock out power for many
Frantic supplies and chilling images of empty streets offer a glimpse of the future as residents close their hatches to prepare for the treacherous weather.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency for a large portion of his constituency, adding, “We are mobilizing the entire government as we prepare for and respond to this unprecedented storm.”
While the majority of people took shelter from the storm, others braved the wet conditions to sunbathe in the precursor to the storm, which had expanded to the size of the state of Arizona.
A few stragglers were seen in raincoats with umbrellas as the angry sea lashed at a pier in Imperial Beach, while some walked along the shore while they still could.
Surfers reveled in the stunning sea walls being built on the shoreline and adventure seekers trying to make the most of the massive waves at Dana Point – despite the region’s beaches being closed.
Grocery store shelves highlighted the urgency of a community unfamiliar with such storms as stores remained empty.
Traditionally well-stocked shops only sell canned fish and sometimes plain white bread, while health-conscious Angelinos grab the healthier whole-grain alternatives.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has armed itself with a full staff and crew ready to work to restore power and clear down fallen trees or power lines, the utility said in a statement.
The city’s reservoirs have “sufficient capacity” to handle increased runoff due to potential flooding, it said.
Electric utility Southern California Edison, which supplies more than 15 million people in the area, said Hilary is on track to impact much of its service area.
The company said it was preparing to respond to any outages but urged residents to bring supplies such as flashlights, external battery chargers and coolers.
Meteorologists warned there could be historic flooding impacts, particularly for San Bernardino and Inyo counties, with Death Valley and the Morongo Basin expected to experience the greatest flooding.
According to the Los Angeles Times, roads in Death Valley and on Highway 62 could be closed.
High-risk areas in LA County include the San Gabriel Mountains and Antelope Valley, where rainfall triggers landslides, debris flows, mudslides and rockfalls.