Tropical storm explodes into hurricane set to batter vacation hotspot — as US triple threat approaches

The US faces a tropical triple threat as storms threaten both coasts. Along the Pacific, Rachel closes in on Baja California, while a new system, Simon, rapidly intensifies farther south. Simultaneously, the Atlantic coast braces for a Gulf strike. Rachel is expected to approach northern Baja and the northern Gulf of California at tropical-storm strength this weekend, triggering potential Tropical Storm Watches. 4 Rachel is expected to approach northern Baja and the northern Gulf of California at tropical-storm strength this weekend, triggering potential Tropical Storm Watches. X/@US_Stormwatch 4 Wooden boards are placed in front of houses along the waterfront in Long Beach, California in preparation for the storm on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. William Liang for CA Post Explore More Full texts between ‘Cornell 7’ Jane Doe, frat brother she later accused of rape revealed Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad will be livestreamed: Pentagon Christa Pike is ‘up and walking’ after botched execution — and she remembers: ‘She is angry’ Swells will build along Southern California, bringing life-threatening surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding through early next week. Rachel’s moisture will also spread inland, threatening the Southwest with flash flooding and high-terrain gusty winds. Farther south, Simon is expected to become a hurricane Thursday night, aiming at Mexico’s west-central coast as a major hurricane by Saturday. 4 Lifeguards pack sandbags at a drive-thru pickup location in Long Beach, California today. William Liang for CA Post 4 Sandbags are handed out in Long Beach, California today. William Liang for CA Post A Hurricane Warning is active there for catastrophic winds, storm surge, and dangerous mudslides. While Simon threatens Mexico and Rachel targets Baja, the US faces a multi-front assault. Adding to the danger, Isaias has strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season overnight as it surged toward the US Gulf Coast on Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News : Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , X , YouTube , WhatsApp , LinkedIn California Post Sports Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , YouTube , X California Post Opinion California Post Newsletters : Sign up here! California Post App : Download here! Home delivery : Sign up here! Page Six Hollywood : Sign up here!