Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
429 WTPZ33 KNHC 040252 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 28 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 800 PM MST Sat Oct 03 2026 ...RACHEL STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY AS IT CONTINUES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.0N 112.8W ABOUT 275 MI...440 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 112.8 West. Rachel is moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this motion is expected to prevail though the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have increased near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Rachel should start to weaken on Sunday before some re-strengthening is possible on Monday or Tuesday. 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 970 mb (28.65 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 AM MST.