Nation ‘Dangerous to catastrophic’: Tropical Storm Hilary takes aim at California. Live updates August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 Jordan Mendoza and John Bacon, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘Dangerous to catastrophic’: Tropical Storm Hilary takes aim at California. Live updates Hurricane Hilary eased slightly to tropical storm status, but high winds, flash flooding, mudslides and power outages remained a threat.