Impact of Tropical Storm Hilary
Tropical Storm Hilary, which had initially gathered momentum far out in the Pacific Ocean, took a fateful turn toward Southern California, leaving a trail of heavy rain and relentless gusts in its wake.
According to USA Today, streets were flooded, trees met their untimely demise, and the region was put on high alert with a flash flood warning in effect, set to last through Monday morning.
As Tropical Storm Hilary continued its relentless march, it became evident that Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine was not to be spared.
Los Angeles Dodgers Aerial Photography, always on the lookout for intriguing perspectives, dispatched a helicopter over the stadium.
The shocking aerial images revealed a stadium parking lot transformed into a temporary reservoir, rendering any hopes of playing amidst such a deluge entirely unfeasible.
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Tropical Storm Hilary’s Damage to Dodger Stadium
While the extent of damage to Dodger Stadium remains unclear, preliminary assessments suggest that, aside from the flooding, the facility appears to have weathered the storm relatively well.
The Dodgers seem to be taking the developments in stride after the damage of Tropical Storm Hilary.
As Dodger Stadium began trending on social media on a Monday morning following Tropical Storm Hilary, the team issued a light-hearted response, seemingly unbothered by the temporary waterlogged state of their iconic home turf.
With Dodger Stadium gradually returning to its picturesque state, the team is gearing up for a brief sojourn away from home. They are embarking on a challenging six-game road trip that commences in Cleveland on Tuesday.
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