Hurricane Rachel Tracks Toward Southern California and Southern Utah
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What happened
Hurricane Rachel is being tracked by the National Hurricane Center and is moving toward Southern California, though it is expected to weaken significantly before arrival. The storm is currently classified as a tropical storm and is projected to make landfall on the Baja Peninsula before moving into Southern Utah. Southern Utah is expected to experience widespread moisture and elevated flash-flood risk.
From lamag.com, stgeorgeutah.com
Why it matters
The storm's remnants are expected to impact the coast of Southern California, bringing minor coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents through the weekend. This weather event poses operational risks to critical infrastructure and necessitates emergency resource allocation in affected regions.
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Who's involved
- National Hurricane CenterTracks and forecasts the storm activity.
- Southern CaliforniaIs expected to be impacted by the storm's remnants.
- Los AngelesIs expected to receive minor coastal flooding and high surf.
- Southern UtahIs expected to receive the storm as it moves through the Mojave Desert.
- Baja CaliforniaIs expected to receive the storm's initial landfall.
- National Weather ServiceIs the U.S. forecasting agency monitoring the system.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Rachel's path toward Utah raises flash-flood risk for recreation areasPine Valley Recreation Area may face operational hazards from flash floodingLikely
- City Council may manage services amid Rachel's coastal flooding warningsLos Angeles City Council must manage services amid coastal flooding warnings from Hurricane RachelLikely
- Governor Newsom may need to activate state emergency resources due to coastal flooding warningsGovernor Newsom may need to activate state emergency resources due to coastal flooding warningsLikely
- Hurricane Rachel's approach may increase flood risk for Los Angeles CountyCoastal flooding and hazard warnings may require increased county resource allocation.Possible
- Hurricane Rachel's remnants may threaten LADWP infrastructure in L.ACoastal flooding and high surf may disrupt Los Angeles Department of Water and Power operations.Possible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Hurricane Rachel is tracked and heading toward Southern California, causing flooding warnings in L.A.1 source
Rachel's path is updated, moving from Baja California toward Utah.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Hurricane Center
division of the United States' National Weather Service
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Southern California
geographic and cultural region
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
Related events
- NOAA is tracking Kelvin waves in Santa Monica, which is part of the broader Southern California region, all connected to the El Niño event.
- Meteorologist reports on El Nino warming Pacific waters off Southern California, promoting powerful storms affecting Hawaii.
- Forecasters are monitoring cyclone formation offshore Mexico, noting warm El Niño waters may lead to an above-normal tropical season.
- El Niño is intensifying eastern Pacific hurricane activity, potentially bringing higher humidity and swells to Southern California.
- The National Hurricane Center has been monitoring hurricane activity affecting the coastlines, including those relevant to Southern California, since September 1, 2026.