Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic; Southern California battered by Rachel

As the remnants of Hurricane Isaias moved northward into the Appalachian region and the mid-Atlantic, Southern California bore the brunt of Tropical Storm Rachel. In western North Carolina, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and warnings of tornadoes in parts of Virginia and North Carolina. The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening surf and rip currents along the Gulf and southeastern Atlantic coasts.

Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida, causing damage to high-rises and tourist shops. At least four fatalities were attributed to Isaias, including victims in Florida and Alabama. The storm left numerous people without power, and residents faced difficult conditions due to the loss of electricity.

Meanwhile, Rachel battered Southern California, damaging a century-old wooden boardwalk in Long Beach and forcing residents to evacuate over the weekend. Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, was approaching Mexico's coast, expected to bring heavy rainfall.