"Hilary" Strikes Baja in Mexico

Tropical storm Hilary made landfall in the Baja California peninsula of Mexico today, Sunday, bringing heavy rain before heading towards the southwestern United States, where meteorologists warned of the potential for "catastrophic" flooding that could endanger lives. One person has died in Mexico amid reports of flash floods in the peninsula, where some roads were severely damaged. Images on social media showed torrents flowing through city streets. The Mexican army reported that it had moved around 1,900 people to shelters in Baja California. Authorities also closed schools and canceled some non-essential activities until tomorrow, Monday. Officials in Tijuana, Mexico's second-largest city, urged people in vulnerable areas to move to temporary shelters. FlightAware reported that authorities canceled about 250 scheduled flights today at San Diego International Airport and 364 more for tomorrow. In the United States, the storm had already caused chaos in air travel and sporting events before its arrival, while officials urged residents to stay indoors and keep emergency supplies on hand. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall to many parts of the southwestern United States, which are typically accustomed to dry conditions.