Hurricane Hilary Lands in US West Coast
The recent landfall of Hurricane Hilary in Southern California and Mexico is unusual due to the West Coast's infrequent encounters with hurricanes.
- The West Coast of the United States rarely experiences hurricanes, with the last hit recorded in 1858.
- Hurricane Hilary is unique as it is moved towards Southern California, deviating from the typical path of offshore subsiding tropical storms.
- California usually witnesses tropical storms only occasionally, with the last significant impact in 1997 by Hurricane Nora.
- Pacific coast rarely experiences tropical storms and hurricanes due to ocean conditions.
- Hurricanes require ocean waters above 26 degrees Celsius for formation; ....
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