Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPZ33 KNHC 272036
TCPEP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rachel Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182026
300 PM CST Sun Sep 27 2026
 
...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO A TROPICAL STORM...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM CST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.6N 99.1W
ABOUT 300 MI...485 KM S OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
ABOUT 560 MI...900 KM SE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 300 PM CST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rachel was
located near latitude 12.6 North, longitude 99.1 West. Rachel is
moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A faster  
west-northwest motion is expected during the next few days. On the 
forecast track, the center of Rachel is expected to remain well 
south of the coast of southern Mexico. 
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast during the next 
few days, and Rachel is forecast to become a hurricane on Tuesday. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Rachel will begin affecting portions of 
southern coast of Mexico during the next couple of days.  These 
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current 
conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM CST.