U.S.WEATHER ALERT

Rachel makes landfall, battering Southern California with wind, rain…

Millions across Southern California are in the storm's path, with officials urging coastal residents to avoid travel; the rain, at least, shows up when scheduled.

On air: Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell on Meet the Pressure
Published 10:28 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

Photo: Southern California — Photo: Eric Johnson · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

First reported by Los Angeles Times: “Southern California battered by strong winds, rain and damaging coastal flooding as Rachel makes landfall”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 10:28 AM ET on Meet the Pressure, by Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Southern California.

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Los Angeles TimesSouthern California battered by strong winds, rain and damaging coastal flooding as Rachel makes landfall

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRachel has made landfall.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSouthern California is taking strong winds, heavy rain and damaging coastal flooding right now, and millions of people are in its path.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Los Angeles Times says the coastal flooding is the main danger.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOfficials urge people near the water to stay put and stay off the roads.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorStay off the roads. Even the storm is asking for a follow-up.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt will get one. Rain at least answers.