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 slight rain chances, winds, and cooler temperatures into early next week.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Tropical Storm Rachel hit the California area 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.

We also had some dark and stormy skies. Take a look ah the sky view from the Yuma Foothills.

Saturday we had cloudy skies and some on-and-off rain throughout the day across the Desert Southwest. More significant rain moved in late Saturday night and into early Sunday morning.

Take a look at the rain totals that accumulated over the last few days. Yuma County saw some pretty good rain where most areas recorded over a quarter of an inch, and some were close to an inch.

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 occurred in Imperial County. Take a look at the impressive rain totals that was recorded in Imperial County. I also added Mexicali’s rain total to Imperial County’s list since they saw some good rainfall as well. Take a look.

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 on Saturday.

Here's your wind recap from this morning. Take a look.

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 at seeing 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.