Rachel set to bring more damage to Southern California as storm makes landfall
Waves crash into beachfront homes in Long Beach during Saturday’s high tide and storm surge from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel. The storm was expected to make landfall south of the U.S.-Mexico border Saturday night, with a strong chance of coastal flooding.
TL;DR
- Post-Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to cause major coastal flooding, strong winds, and flash flooding in Southern California through Sunday.
- Areas around Newport Beach and Long Beach have already experienced flooding, with some residents under mandatory evacuation orders.
- The storm brings high tides, large waves, and increased erosion, with tides potentially a foot and a half higher than predicted.
- Mountain and desert regions, including Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park, face the greatest risk of flash flooding.
- Heavy rainfall is forecast, potentially causing significant flooding and requiring evacuations and rescues.
- There is a possibility of tornadoes in desert regions, including the Mojave and Sonoran deserts.
- While damaging winds are a concern, gusts are expected to be lower along the coast due to the storm's predicted track into Mexico.