‘Monsoon flow on steroids’ led to Tropical Storm Hilary. This year, a forecaster says, ‘we have to be ready.’

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‘Monsoon flow on steroids’ led to Tropical Storm Hilary. This year, a forecaster says, ‘we have to be ready.’

With this weekend’s weather so serene, it may be tough to recall that this time last year, San Diego County was under the first tropical storm warning in its history. A system named Hilary had barreled up the Baja California peninsula and was projected to come ashore on Aug. 20, 2023. Many didn’t take it seriously, leading to mockery on social media. The skepticism eased as Hilary drew near. The system was no longer a full-fledged tropical storm…