Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel Brings Heavy Rain to Southern California
Rachel, now a post-tropical cyclone, has brought unusually large waves and heavy rainfall to Southern California and the Southwest. The storm caused significant damage to coastal areas, including the Long Beach peninsula, where a century-old wooden boardwalk was destroyed. Homeowners in the region have been forced to evacuate due to ongoing erosion and storm surges. Rachel has since dissipated over Las Vegas, leaving behind drenched deserts across the Southwest. Meanwhile, Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, is approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast, with its eye remaining offshore but delivering powerful winds and rain to coastal communities.