California is bracing for potentially life-threatening flooding as Tropical Storm Rachel barrels toward Southern California, bringing the possibility for torrential rain, dangerous flash floods and damaging winds across the region.

Strong winds, large waves and storm surge are possible in Orange and San Diego counties, with heavy rain and flash flooding possible in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Las Vegas and Phoenix.

San Diego is under a tropical storm watch for only the second time on record as Tropical Storm Rachel is forecast to make landfall in Mexico’s northern Baja California Peninsula early Sunday morning,

The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday extended the forecast cone for Hurricane Rachel into Southern California, with the Category 1 storm’s projected path now aimed at the Golden State.

Rare forecast cone: Hurricane Rachel’s path now includes California, marking an unusual potential tropical incursion into the state. Coastal hazards looming: High surf, dangerous rip currents, and possible coastal flooding are expected in Southern ...