Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
536 WTPZ33 KNHC 031435 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 26 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 800 AM MST Sat Oct 03 2026 ...RACHEL MOVING SLOWLY WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.6N 112.1W ABOUT 270 MI...430 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...973 MB...28.74 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 19.6 North, longitude 112.1 West. Rachel is moving toward the west-northwest near 3 mph (6 km/h), and this slow motion is expected to continue through tonight. A west to west-northwest motion is then expected Sunday through the middle of next week, with a gradual increase in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next day or so, with some slight restrengthening possible on Monday. Rachel is forecast to remain a hurricane for the next few 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 estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will continue to affect the coast of west-central Mexico through the weekend and the Baja California Peninsula through Monday. 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.