Waves from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel crashed into beachfront homes in Long Beach, California, over the weekend, prompting evacuations. The powerful storm battered the coastline with high surf and flooding, threatening residential properties along the shore. Emergency crews monitored the situation as residents were urged to leave vulnerable areas.
The storm, which had weakened from its peak intensity, still brought dangerous conditions to the Southern California coast. Authorities warned of continued rough seas and potential damage to infrastructure near the water's edge. The event highlights the ongoing risk of coastal erosion and storm surge even from weakened tropical systems.
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