Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPZ33 KNHC 032053
TCPEP3
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number  27
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182026
200 PM MST Sat Oct 03 2026
 
...RACHEL CONTINUES MOVING SLOWLY WEST-NORTHWEST...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.8N 112.5W
ABOUT 270 MI...435 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...977 MB...28.85 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 200 PM MST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located
near latitude 19.8 North, longitude 112.5 West. Rachel is moving
toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 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 are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next day or so, with 
some slight restrengthening possible on Monday. 
 
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 977 mb (28.85 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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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
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM MST.