Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
831 WTPZ33 KNHC 021449 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 22 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 800 AM MST Fri Oct 02 2026 ...RACHEL PASSING JUST NORTH OF SOCORRO ISLAND... SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.3N 110.8W ABOUT 255 MI...410 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...959 MB...28.32 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM MST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located near latitude 19.3 North, longitude 110.8 West. Rachel is moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through the weekend. A gradual turn toward the west-northwest with an increase in forward speed is expected by Monday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is expected over the next day or two. However, Rachel is expected to remain a hurricane for the next several days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km). The weather station on Socorro Island recently measured sustained winds of 57 mph (92 km/h) with a gust to 79 mph (127 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 959 mb (28.32 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will affect the coast of west-central Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula through the weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM MST.