Storms leave 2 dead in Mexico as flash-flood risk from Rachel lingers across the Southwest US
Meteorologists said the storm could bring more rain and localized flooding as communities recover from deadly storms in Mexico.
- On Monday, the National Weather Service issued flash flood watches across the U.S. Southwest, covering Utah, southeast Idaho, and northern Arizona as remnants of Hurricane Rachel moved inland.
- Before reaching the U.S., Rachel caused severe flooding in Mexico, where officials reported two deaths after a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo, the capital of Guerrero state.
- In Utah, floodwaters stranded dozens of runners and volunteers participating in the Moab 240 ultramarathon on Sunday, forcing rescuers to evacuate participants near Canyonlands and Arches National Park.
- National Weather Service meteorologist Andrew Orrison warned that localized flash flooding remains a significant risk as the storm system continues moving through the region.
- Forecasters maintained flood watches through Monday afternoon as the storm's remnants bring continued rainfall and potential road hazards across the Southwest.
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A hurricane off the coast, a tropical storm in the northwest: two hurricanes cause storms and destruction in Mexico.
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Storms leave 2 dead in Mexico as flash-flood risk from Rachel lingers across the Southwest US
Extreme tropical weather has led to two deaths and widespread damage in Mexico. Authorities said Monday that Hurricane Simon was pounding the Pacific coast, leading to the death of a 71-year-old man and a young girl.
Hurricane Simón bordered the west coast of Mexico early Sunday, while posttropical storm Rachel went into land late Saturday, bringing heavy rains and intense winds
Hurricane Simon causes floods on the coast of Mexico in the Pacific
Although it did not touch land, Simon left heavy rains in the sea on Sunday in front of the port city Manzanillo, in Colima, causing flooding in areas near the sea
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