Tropical Storm Rachel has weakened but continues to generate strong winds and heavy rains across Southern California and Nevada, leading to flash flooding and significant coastal impacts. Areas near Las Vegas experienced record rainfall with flooding on the streets, while Southern California faces coastal flooding and high tides, prompting mandatory evacuations and beach closures in Long Beach and Newport Beach. Residents in storm-affected areas are scrambling to protect their homes from high surf and potential erosion. Weather conditions remain severe with flash flood warnings in effect as the remnants of Rachel are expected to bring further rainfall throughout the region into next week.