Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPZ33 KNHC 061445
TCPEP3
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number  38
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182026
800 AM PDT Tue Oct 06 2026
 
...RACHEL CONTINUES TO MOVE WESTWARD...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.5N 119.5W
ABOUT 640 MI...1025 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 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 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located 
near latitude 20.5 North, longitude 119.5 West. Rachel is moving 
toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h). A westward to 
west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days, with 
a sharp northeastward turn late this week.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher 
gusts.  Some fluctuations in intensity are possible the next day or 
so, with gradual weakening is forecast the rest of the week.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the 
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles 
(220 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 the Baja California Peninsula and portions of southern California
for the next several 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 200 PM PDT.