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The shift will mostly involve active-ready ships, whose departure will allow Third Fleet to better second vessels tied up for maintenance.
Ships and submarines will sortie from Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Coronado and Naval Base Point Loma. The ships will remain at sea until inclement weather from the storm subsides.
Hurricane Hilary is expected to hit southern California by Sunday night, though by this point it is forecast to have been reduced to tropical storm strength.
The Navy says ships and submarines will get underway Saturday from Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Coronado and, Naval Base Point Loma.
The U.S. Navy is moving its fleets and submarines from Naval Base San Diego to avoid potential damage from Hurricane Hilary.