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Last updated: October 9, 2026 5:39 PM EDT
Tropical Storm Rachel is flooding streets in Newport Beach, California, as the storm bears down on the Southern California coast. This is the first Southern California tropical storm watch since 2023. The National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening surf and rip currents plus coastal flooding; landfall is expected early Sunday.