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Tropical Storm Rachel triggers flooding in Southern California and Baja California
Tropical Storm Rachel is impacting the coastal regions of Southern California and the Baja California peninsula, bringing severe weather hazards. The storm has recently degraded to a post-tropical cyclone but continues to pose significant risks, including high winds and heavy rainfall.
In Southern California, a rare tropical storm watch has been issued for San Diego County. Coastal communities such as Newport Beach and Long Beach are experiencing significant flooding due to powerful ocean swells and high tides. Newport Beach has declared a local emergency and closed all city beaches and piers until further notice. In some areas, seawater has inundated residential streets, causing vehicle damage and structural issues to homes.
In Baja California, the storm is expected to make landfall near the border between the United States and Mexico. Authorities have issued warnings for heavy rainfall of 25 to 50 mm and dangerous waves reaching heights of 5.0 to 7.0 meters. In Tijuana, more than 100 people have been evacuated from the Tijuana River channel as a preventive measure against rising water levels. The Mexican Navy has activated the Plan Marina to monitor the storm's trajectory and coordinate emergency responses.
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Baja California · California · Ensenada · Hurricane Isaias · Long Beach · Mexican Navy · National Hurricane Center · National Weather Service · Newport Beach · San Diego · San Diego County · Southern California
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The center of the storm is expected to pass over Eastern Riverside County around 6:00 AM on Sunday.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The National Weather Service has issued warnings for coastal flooding, heavy rainfall, and strong winds in Southern California. www.newspress.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The highest risk of coastal flooding is expected on Sunday morning. www.tntvnews.pf · www.newspress.com · lacounty.gov · www.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Moisture from the storm could cause flash flooding in Arizona and Utah. www.deseret.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A tropical storm warning has been issued for all of San Diego County. www.tntvnews.pf · www.latimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tropical Storm Rachel has maximum sustained winds of approximately 60 mph (95 km/h). capeweather.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tropical Storm Rachel is forecast to make landfall near Ensenada, Mexico between late Saturday and early Sunday morning. www.tntvnews.pf
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The center of Tropical Storm Rachel was located 1,440 kilometers west of Cabo San Lucas.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tropical Storm Rachel has maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h and is moving northeast at 35 km/h. agpnoticias.com · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The municipality of Ensenada is on pre-alert, expecting rainfall up to 50 mm and winds up to 70 km/h.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The National Park Service canceled the final day of the WON Bass U.S. Open due to expected wind gusts of up to 60 mph. wonews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Mexican Navy has activated the preventive phase of Plan Marina in response to the storm. agpnoticias.com · diariotijuana.info