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Southern California is preparing for potential havoc as Hurricane Hilary, currently a Category 4 storm, draws near. The unexpected meteorological event has put the region on high alert.

The storm is set to impact the southwestern U.S. with heavy rainfall starting Friday through early next week, "peaking on Sunday and Monday," according to the National Hurricane Center​.

The storm is set to impact the southwestern U.S. with heavy rainfall starting Friday through early next week, "peaking on Sunday and Monday," according to the National Hurricane Center​.

Hurricane Hilary strengthened to a category 4 hurricane Thursday night, the National Weather Service said.

The storm, which isn't expected to still be a hurricane by the time it reaches California, is forecast to bring heavy rain to the southwestern U.S.

Southern California and the Pacific coast of Mexico are bracing for a storm as Hurricane Hillary makes its way up north.

Some parts of Mexico and California could see a year’s worth of rain and flash flooding

It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.

It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.

The Category 4 hurricane is anticipated to make landfall in the Mexican state of Baja California before moving north.