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Las Vegas under flood watch as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches

Original: Las Vegas valley under flood watch as Tropical Storm Rachel takes aim at US Southwest

Tropical Storm Rachel is tracking toward the US Southwest, prompting a flood watch for the Las Vegas valley. Forecasters warn that residual moisture from the storm could bring heavy rain and flash flooding to southern Nevada and surrounding desert areas. Local officials are urging residents to stay alert for rapidly changing conditions.

Why now: The storm threatens flash flooding in a desert region unaccustomed to heavy tropical rainfall.

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