Tropical Storm Hilary | Update

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Pepperdine officials continue to closely monitor tropical storm Hilary. The National Weather Service is now forecasting decreased storm severity for the Malibu area compared with earlier reports. Current models show Hilary moving faster through our area than initially predicted, with lower levels of new expected rainfall (1.25”-1.75”) and decreased winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH. The greatest impacts from Hilary are predicted to occur this afternoon through tonight.

Pepperdine is prepared to handle weather events like this and has plans in place to respond to their effects. All community members are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions by accessing the resources below: 

  • Emergency Information webpage: emergency.pepperdine.edu
  • Road hotline: 310.506.ROAD (7623)
  • Emergency hotline: 888.286.5659

At this time, classes and campus operations are expected to continue as normal. Should conditions change, decisions regarding class cancellations or campus closures are generally made by the Emergency Operations Committee before 6 AM on any given day. The Pepperdine community will be notified and all the information resources listed above will be updated if there are impacts to Pepperdine’s operations.

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