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Worst Tropical Storm Rachel Impacts Pass Southern California

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. National Weather Service forecasters said the worst impacts of Tropical Storm Rachel have passed for Southern California.
Coastal flooding advisories remain from San Diego through San Luis Obispo with high tides expected Monday and Tuesday.
Authorities are investigating a possible drowning after a man died at Dockweiler Beach Sunday morning.
UC climate scientist Daniel Swain linked Rachel’s strength to a marine heatwave, El Niño and human-caused climate change.

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U.S. National Weather Service forecasters said the worst impacts of Tropical Storm Rachel have passed for Southern California.
Coastal flooding advisories remain from San Diego through San Luis Obispo with high tides expected Monday and Tuesday.
Authorities are investigating a possible drowning after a man died at Dockweiler Beach Sunday morning.
UC climate scientist Daniel Swain linked Rachel’s strength to a marine heatwave, El Niño and human-caused climate change.