SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: A Storm Alert has been issued for Southern California as Tropical Storms Monk and Swee’Pea are gathering momentum off the coastal waters. It is estimated that the these two separate storm systems will join forces and hit land sometime between 6 and 7 a.m. Saturday morning. It is estimated that by that time, the two storms will be upgraded to Hurricane status and wreak havoc throughout the day.

The fact that this impending storm is due to hit on a weekend can only add to the destruction. It is feared that thousands of dollars in damage could result from toys being strewn throughout the area with only a couple of week-weary adults left to clean up the scattered remains of a once-clean environment.

The local residents are holding out hope that the hurricane forces will subside sometime by 7:00 p.m. Saturday, giving them time to clean up and get ready for the likely return of Hurricane Swee’peaMonk by 7:00 a.m. Sunday. Those traveling in the region are warned to take shelter and proceed cautiously.