Well, there it is: @NHC_Pacific has officially issued a Tropical Storm Watch for SoCal. This is the first such watch ever issued for West Coast of United States.
Wind will be a concern, but severe flood risk from very heavy rain will be the much greater threat. #CAwx#Hilary
8:32 a.m. May 18, 1980: Mount St. Helens erupts and becomes the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in U.S. history.
This hiker witnessed the eruption from neighboring Mount Adams, a moment captured by photographer John V. Christiansen.
#43YearsAgo at #MountStHelens: May 18, 1980 8:32 AM
“Vancouver! Vancouver! This is it!” radios USGS’ David Johnston from Coldwater II, 1300 ft above N Fork Toutle River & 5.5 mi N-NW of volcano. Vancouver doesn't hear warning; message heard/recorded by Ham radio operator.