In wake of Tropical Storm Hilary, several school districts and even universities in Southern California have announced closures. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News on Aug. 20, 2023.
Several Southern California school districts announced they will close Monday due to Tropical Storm Hilary.
The storm, which weakened from its peak Category 4 status Friday to a tropical storm Sunday, delivered measurable rain and gusty winds to the region.
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While SoCal continues to get battered with measurable rain, flooding and windy conditions, school districts are bracing for potential aftermath and canceling classes.
The following districts announced they will not have class Monday:
Schools that will stay open Monday
- Compton Unified School District
- San Bernardino City Unified School District
- UCLA
Tropical Storm Hilary will deliver rare August rain in SoCal and possible catastrophic flooding during what is historically the region's driest month of the year. The height of the storm is anticipated to strike Sunday evening and is forecasted to taper off through Monday.
