Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPZ33 KNHC 052032
TCPEP3
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number  35
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182026
200 PM PDT Mon Oct 05 2026
 
...RACHEL SLIGHTLY BETTER ORGANIZED...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.3N 117.1W
ABOUT 495 MI...800 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...973 MB...28.74 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 PDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Rachel was located
near latitude 20.3 North, longitude 117.1 West. Rachel is moving
toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h) and a continued westward to
west-northwestward motion is expected for the next several days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Fluctuations in strength are possible over the next couple of 
days, with gradual weakening beginning by the middle part of the 
week.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will continue to affect the coast
of the Baja California Peninsula for 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 800 PM PDT.