Hurricane Rachel to Bring Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding to Southern California
Hurricane Rachel, currently active in the Pacific, is expected to weaken into a post-tropical system as it approaches Southern California this weekend. The storm is forecast to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and significant coastal flooding to the region. Meteorologists predict wave heights of 10 to 12 feet, with some rogue waves reaching up to 15 feet along coastal areas from San Luis Obispo to Ensenada, Mexico. Rainfall totals could range from 0.25 to 2 inches, with the heaviest precipitation expected south and east of Los Angeles. The storm is part of an unusually active tropical weather pattern in the region.