Tropical Storm Rachel is forecast to cross the U.S.-Mexico border this weekend as a weak storm or depression, with the National Hurricane Center extending its forecast cone into far Southern California. The system may drench the Mojave Desert, bring squalls to Utah, and create a tornado risk in Arizona. Projections indicate remnant moisture could bring 2-3 inches of rain and drop regional temperatures by more than 20 degrees by the end of the weekend.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Tropical Storm Rachel Floods Newport Beach in Rare SoCal Hit
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Ocean water has surged into Orange County's Balboa Peninsula, leaving at least one beachfront home on the brink of collapse as a tropical system batters the coast. Local officials in Newport Beach are urging residents and visitors to avoid the area while emergency crews respond to widespread flooding on streets and private properties.
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