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Tropical Storm Rachel battered Southern California over the weekend, causing significant coastal damage, record rainfall in San Diego County, and structural failures in Long Beach. While the region avoided a large-scale disaster, the storm exacerbated existing erosion issues and highlighted ongoing climate resilience challenges.
San Diego County experienced significant rainfall from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel, with 3-day totals reaching 6.20 inches in Palomar Mountain and 1.92 inches in Oceanside. The National Weather Service forecasts additional rain through Monday night, while coastal areas face ongoing high surf and flood warnings.
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias have moved off the Maryland coast, bringing significant rainfall and gusty winds before a brief warm spell. Justin Berk reports that Central Maryland received 3 to 4 inches of rain, while WBAL-TV notes widespread precipitation of 1 to 1.5 inches across the state. The low-pressure system is expected to clear by Monday afternoon, followed by temperatures rising into the 80s. A dramatic cold front is forecast to arrive next weekend, potentially bringing the first frost to Central Maryland.
North America is facing a rare triple-storm event. Hurricane Isaias caused four deaths and widespread power outages in the US Southeast before moving north. Hurricane Simon remains a Category 3 threat offshore of Mexico, with uncertain track forecasts. Tropical Storm Rachel has caused record-breaking rain and flooding in the US Southwest.
Hurricane Isaias has left a trail of destruction across the Southeast, killing at least four people and leaving over 150,000 without power in Florida. The storm's remnants caused severe flooding and dozens of rescues in western North Carolina, while Tropical Storm Rachel impacted the West Coast.
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias triggered a tornado outbreak across central North Carolina on Sunday, October 11, 2026. At least five tornadoes touched down, causing significant property damage in Raleigh, Candor, and other areas, though no injuries were reported. Residents in northeast Raleigh described the storms as sudden and violent, with one man narrowly escaping a collapsing roof by sheltering in a bathroom. The National Weather Service is currently surveying damage to confirm tornado paths, while Governor Josh Stein urged residents to stay off roads and keep emergency alerts active. Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, had previously made landfall in Florida as a Category 2 storm, resulting in four deaths across the Gulf Coast.
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias have moved through western North Carolina, delivering heavy rainfall that reached up to 10 inches in localized areas. This intense precipitation triggered widespread flooding, dozens of water rescues, and multiple road closures across Burke, Linville, and Lenoir counties. While the storm has transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone and is moving away from the region, officials continue to warn of rising water levels and saturated ground conditions.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area of low pressure in the eastern tropical Atlantic, located a few hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands. The system is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms but faces a 20% chance of developing into a tropical storm over the next 48 hours and seven days. Strong upper-level winds are expected to hinder further development by midweek, though heavy rainfall is forecast for the islands regardless of whether the system organizes. This monitoring comes shortly after Hurricane Isaias impacted the southeastern United States.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm, becoming the latest first hurricane of the Atlantic season since 1905. The storm has since weakened to a post-tropical cyclone, leaving at least four dead and hundreds of thousands without power as it moves north into the mid-Atlantic.
Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic storm of 2026, struck the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 hurricane, causing four deaths and widespread damage. Cleanup efforts are underway in Florida and Alabama, with hundreds of thousands still without power as the storm weakens into a post-tropical cyclone moving north.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel struck San Diego County earlier than forecast on Sunday, October 11, 2026, delivering significantly heavier rainfall than predicted. The storm caused severe coastal flooding, power outages, and multiple water rescues in San Diego, while also causing record-breaking rain and widespread flooding in Las Vegas. In Long Beach, cumulative damage from three recent storms has led to the collapse of a historic boardwalk, prompting emergency repairs and long-term climate resilience planning.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel caused significant flooding across the Las Vegas Valley on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The storm brought over an inch of rain to the west side of the valley, prompting a Flash Flood Warning, while the east side received an additional half-inch. Harry Reid International Airport recorded 1.08 inches of rain, setting a new daily record that surpassed the previous 2012 high of 0.78 inches. Floodwaters stranded vehicles and forced road closures, including on Koval Lane, Winnick Avenue, and Primm Boulevard near the Nevada-California state line. A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory remained in effect through 5 a.m. Monday. While the Las Vegas area faced inland flooding, the storm also impacted Southern California, where Long Beach experienced coastal erosion and boardwalk damage due to heavy surf.
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias caused severe flooding, dozens of water rescues, and widespread road closures across western North Carolina over the weekend. Heavy rainfall, reaching up to 10 inches in localized areas, saturated the ground and caused rivers and creeks to overflow, leading to emergency responses in Burke, Linville, and Lenoir counties. While the storm has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone, its impacts continue to disrupt the region, with ongoing flood risks and power outages reported across the Carolinas and Tennessee Valley.
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias produced at least five confirmed tornadoes in Central North Carolina on Sunday, October 11, causing significant property damage in Raleigh, Fayetteville, and surrounding counties. While no injuries were reported, approximately 2,000 to 3,000 power outages were recorded, with the most severe impacts concentrated in Vance and Cumberland counties. The National Weather Service is currently surveying additional sites to confirm if three to six other tornadoes touched down during the event.
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias moved through North Carolina on October 11, 2026, causing severe weather, a confirmed tornado in Pender County, and widespread damage. The National Weather Service verified a tornado near Atkinson at 1:18 p.m., while other areas reported possible tornadoes. Damage included downed power lines, structural damage, and road closures, with about 409 customers in Wallace losing power. The severe weather threat has ended, but cleanup and assessments are ongoing.