
ALT Graphic titled “Stormy Weekend Ahead?” issued by the National Weather Service Las Vegas at 3:00 PM on October 9, 2026. The graphic warns of an uncharacteristically wet weekend across much of the region as the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel move northward through the Mojave Desert, bringing widespread rain and strong winds. Some locations may receive locally heavy rainfall exceeding 1–2 inches, creating a risk of flash flooding. The graphic includes a 72-hour quantitative precipitation forecast map showing widespread precipitation across California, Nevada, Arizona, and surrounding areas; a projected track of Tropical Storm Rachel; and excessive rainfall outlook maps for Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11. The outlook maps highlight areas of elevated heavy rainfall risk across portions of southern California, southern Nevada, and western Arizona.











































