FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking recap from Tropical Storm Rachel

We had some significant weather move into the Desert Southwest. Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain that led to flooding and high winds that brought dusty conditions and some damage. Still tracking lingering showers and winds into early next week.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA-TV)- Tropical Storm Rachel hit the California as a tropical storm over the weekend bringing in heavy rain, flooding, and high winds. That brought impacts to the Desert Southwest.

Here's an incredible lightning shot in Yuma sent in from one of our viewers.

Saturday we had cloudy skies and some on and off rain throughout the day across the Desert Southwest. More significant rain moved in overnight leading the heavier rain and storms.

Take a look at the rain totals that were recorded in Yuma County the past 24 hours.

The Imperial County got hit with some big storms that moved through the county late Saturday and into early Sunday. The area had multiple Flash Flood Warnings issued overnight.

Significant rainfall and flooding occured in Imperial County. Take a look at the impressive rain totals that was recorded in Imperial County.

With the storms it brought in some gusty winds, but the main event for winds moved in over night where a Wind Advisory went into effect at 2 a.m. and lasted until 5 p.m.

Take a look at the highest peak gusts recorded in Yuma and Imperial Counties. I will latest and updated wind gusts from today, very soon. Stay tuned.

Due to the high winds and dust an Air Quality Alert is in effect until 10:15 pm TONIGHT for most of Imperial County due to harmful particle pollution from widespread blowing dust.

As we continue through the day and into early next week, I am tracking lingering showers into early next week. So we still have a shot to see showers and storms with the best chance for Monday.

With the possible rain that could still linger in we still could see some measurable rain. Totals are looking light, but some areas see a tenth of an inch or less.

Looking ahead on our extended forecast, temperatures are going to be trending well below normal early next week. Grab your sweaters and hoodies it will be nice and chilly. I am tracking rain chances through Tuesday.

Later this week we are in for slightly warmer temperatures, but winds are expected to increase again. I am tracking strong gusty winds to return Friday and into the weekend.