Guy Tannenbaum

ALT Key Messages: 1. Rachel is expected to approach the coast of extreme northern Baja California, northern Gulf of California, and Southern California at tropical storm strength over the weekend, potentially bringing strong winds and coastal flooding to portions of those areas. A Tropical Storm Watch could be required for a portion of this area by tonight. Gusty winds are likely to spread over interior portions of the Southwest United States into early next week. 2. Moisture associated with Rachel will spread over portions of the Southwest United States and northern Baja California peninsula through this weekend. This will lead to increasing coverage of rainfall and a threat of flash and urban flooding. 3. Swells partly generated by Rachel will build along the coast of Southern California and northern Baja California through the weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.

ALT Mensajes clave: 1. Se espera que Rachel se acerque a la costa del extremo norte de Baja California, el norte del Golfo de California y el sur de California con una fuerza de tormenta tropical durante el fin de semana, lo que podría provocar fuertes vientos e inundaciones costeras en partes de esas áreas. Podría ser necesaria una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical para una porción de esta área para esta noche. Es probable que las ráfagas de viento se propaguen por las partes interiores del suroeste de los Estados Unidos hasta principios de la próxima semana. 2. La humedad asociada a Rachel se propagará por porciones del suroeste de los Estados Unidos y del norte de la península de Baja California hasta este fin de semana. Esto conducirá a una mayor cobertura de lluvia y una amenaza de inundaciones repentinas y urbanas.