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Hurricane Rachel Forecast to Reach Southern California as Strong Waves Begin Battering Coast
- On Saturday, Tropical Storm Rachel will begin impacting Southern California, bringing a plume of moisture that threatens rain and strong winds, according to the National Weather Service.
- As the system undergoes an "extratropical transition," it continues to weaken, according to the National Hurricane Center, while El Niño conditions are amplifying coastal flood risks.
- Rainfall totals could range from 0.5 to 2 inches, with wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph in mountains and 55 to 65 mph in the northern Coachella Valley.
- Elevated tides of 6.5 to 7 feet combine with increased surf to peak coastal flooding risks on Sunday, threatening beaches from Malibu to Ventura, meteorologist Casey Oswant warned.
- Early next week, cooler, seasonable conditions will replace recent extreme heat, while a secondary storm system could bring additional rain, according to the National Weather Service.
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Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to make an unusual turn in the Pacific Ocean and head toward the North American coast this weekend. Southern California is facing another dangerous weather event after an intense heat wave, this time in the form of torrential rain and flooding. Direct hits from a tropical storm are extremely rare here.
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Leaning Left50Leaning Right18Center65Last UpdatedBias Distribution49% Center
Bias Distribution
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