Hurricane Harbor, the waterpark adjacent to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, will undergo a major transformation ahead of its 30th anniversary next year, theme park officials announced Thursday.

Hurricane-force winds, dry land and humidity are bringing dust storms and an "extremely critical" fire threat to millions across parts of Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

Hurricane Harbor is adding a 58,000-square-foot, multi-level kids play area called Splash Island. The area will include 110 water features, various water gadgets and a 1,000-gallon tipping water ...