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Tropical Storm Rachel triggers rare Southern California storm watch

Original: Rachel prompts 1st Southern California tropical storm watch since 2023

Tropical Storm Rachel has prompted the first tropical storm watch issued for Southern California since 2023, as the storm approaches the region. Forecasters warn of possible heavy rain, gusty winds and coastal impacts, and residents are being urged to monitor updates as conditions could change ahead of landfall or closest approach.

Why now: A tropical storm watch is an unusually rare warning for Southern California, making the potential impacts on the heavily populated region newsworthy.

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