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Tropical Storm Rachel set to impact Southern California this weekend

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2h ago Concerning model trends this evening bring (post) Tropical Storm Rachel very close to San Diego on Sunday morning. Even if Rachel makes landfall in Mexico, storm surge could push tides to top-10 re… -4.5
2h ago NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 PM HST Thu Oct 08 2026 For the central North Pacific...between 140W and 180W: Active Systems:… -1.0
2h ago NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM PDT Thu Oct 8 2026 For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude: Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisor… ×2 -1.0
5h ago Tropical Storm Rachel — NHC advisory 48, 11:00 PM EDT: Max winds 60 mph · pressure 990 mb · near 22.6N 125.5W, moving NW. Source: NHC #TropicalStormRachel #hurricane -3.0
5h ago 🌀 Tropical Storm Rachel. As of NHC advisory 48, 8:00 PM PDT Thu, Oct 8 #hurricane #tropics https://atmostorm.com/tropics/rachel-2026?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tropical -1.5
6h ago It's been beautiful. 90s every day with low humidity, but I hope Hurricane Rachel brings some rain to Vegas. We need it, +2.5
7h ago Hurricane Rachel is shaping up to be a massive pain in the ass. -4.0
7h ago A measured, informative take on Isaias instead of the ALL CAPS IT'S HAPPENING crap I see from various corners of the broadcast met world. Plus, I really am interested to see how Rachel (and Simon) … +2.0
7h ago The forecast for Hurricane Isaias seems pretty much on target with earlier expectations, but we take a deeper dive in. Plus, we sample the rain and wind risks from Rachel and Simon in the Southwest… +0.5
8h ago Oh no … we have 80 degree dry heat in San Diego right now. Then we’re getting some rain from hurricane Rachel 🤪 Sometime on Sunday/Monday. We need it! +3.0
8h ago NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM HST Thu Oct 08 2026 For the central North Pacific...between 140W and 180W: Active Systems:… -1.0
8h ago NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM PDT Thu Oct 8 2026 For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude: Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisori… ×2 -1.0
8h ago 🌀 National VOAD is monitoring Hurricane Isaias, Tropical Storm Simon & Tropical Storm Rachel. Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast with dangerous winds, surge & flooding. Simon and Rachel remain in the… -4.0
8h ago Dang. There is now a THIRD hurricane, #Simon threatening MX at 130 mph (CAT3?) by Sat morning, along w/ #Isaias threatening Alabama by Friday night. #Rachel reduced to a tropical storm crossing S… ×2 -4.0
9h ago Why did nobody tell me there was a Hurricane Rachel? -0.8
9h ago Utah could see several days of rain as moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel moves into the state, prompting crews to prepare for flooding, rockfalls and debris flows in vulnerable ar… -3.5
9h ago Tropical Storm Rachel has weakened from hurricane strength, with winds near 70 mph. Zoological facilities should monitor forecasts and prepare for potential flooding, power outages, and operational… +1.5
9h ago Big changes coming to Arizona this weekend! Say goodbye to the triple digits and hello to cooler air, wind and rain. We're tracking a fall storm moving in from the west, which will tap into moist… +3.5
10h ago Oh I'm aware... yes! 🤗 and Southern California doesn't need another hurricane tsunami wave incident.. but Rachel is on her way.. just rain this time, hopefully! ×3 +0.5
10h ago still doesnt feel very halloween-y here yet prolly cuz its still 90-100 degrees out but thats gonna change over the weekend with the arrival of Hurricane Rachel's leftovers, lotsa rain and a 30-40… +3.0
10h ago San Diego is now outside the National Hurricane Center's latest warning cone for Tropical Storm Rachel. That doesn't mean the city won't feel impacts. Heavy rain is still possible with the current … +0.5
10h ago Three landfalls in one weekend! Fri night: —Hurricane Isaias, central U.S. Gulf Coast Sat night: —TS Simon (MX), near Puerto Vallarta, possibly as a Cat 4 —Rachel (MX), N Baja Calif as tropica… -2.5
10h ago Rachel - Simon - Isaias ... family portrait. Spot the tropical storms / hurricanes in this fine shot from GOES-18 snapped at 2130 UTC / 2:30 PM PCT. Received and processed via 1.7 GHz radio signal … +2.0
11h ago Matt's Weather Rapport: Strengthening Hurricane #Isaias menaces Florida, Alabama, landfall tomorrow. High winds, storm surge, flooding greatest threat. Meanwhile Desert Southwest Tropical Storm Rac… -6.0
11h ago Stay safe, SoCal! El Niño-driven T.S. Rachel x Kelvin wave elevated sea levels = dangerous coastal conditions this weekend in Southern California. High surf and coastal flooding risks will peak o… ×3 -1.5
11h ago YESHUA IS SPEAKING 🌀🌀🌀 It’s going to be active across portions of North America over the next week with Isaias to the east, Rachel to the west, and Simon to the south. What in El Niño is going on h… -2.5
11h ago Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, br… -5.5
11h ago 🌀 Tropical Storm Rachel. As of NHC advisory 47, 2:00 PM PDT Thu, Oct 8 #hurricane #tropics https://atmostorm.com/tropics/rachel-2026?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tropical -3.0
12h ago After days drifting harmlessly out to sea, Hurricane Rachel is now bending back toward Baja and Southern California with dangerous surf and flooding risk. Read more in the comments. ×3 -5.0
12h ago Tropical Storm Rachel — NHC advisory 47, 5:00 PM EDT: Max winds 65 mph · pressure 987 mb · near 22.4N 124.6W, moving NW. Source: NHC #TropicalStormRachel #hurricane -2.0

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