Tropical Storm Rachel weakens but still soaks San Diego County

What BBN said about it

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTropical Storm Rachel has been downgraded, but NPR says its high winds and rain are still a danger as it turns inward over Southern California.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe San Diego Union-Tribune reports the storm swamped San Diego County with heavier-than-expected rain, and flooding is the worry this morning.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHeavier than expected!

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd forecasters say this is only a preview of what may be coming, because California is bracing for a possibly record-setting El Nino.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA preview. So the storm is the trailer.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd the downgrade means it's a trailer with a smaller budget, Vera, which is the best kind of trailer!

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA smaller budget still floods a street, so if you're in San Diego County, stay off flooded roads and check your local alerts before you leave the house.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAbsolutely, and I say that as a man who would happily drive through a flooded drive-through for a hash brown.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPlease don't.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFine, I'll idle outside it like a gentleman, and besides, being downgraded is the nicest thing a storm can hear.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIn a few minutes, how does a cuttlefish vanish in plain sight? Hold that thought, and keep your umbrella.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFive stars for Rachel, wet but weaker, would get flooded again.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFive stars, and I'm asking where we return her.