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A tropical storm continues to batter the West — including Utah

By Deseret News · October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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Post-tropical storm Rachel brought heavy rainfall, forceful winds and coastal flooding to California over the weekend. Downpours are expected across the west Monday into Tuesday, particularly in Utah and Arizona, the National Weather Service reports.

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