Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
854 WTPZ33 KNHC 070234 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 40 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 800 PM PDT Tue Oct 06 2026 ...RACHEL HOLDING STEADY OVER THE EASTERN PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.4N 120.4W ABOUT 695 MI...1120 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located near latitude 20.4 North, longitude 120.4 West. Rachel is moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and a generally west-northwestward motion is expected during the next couple of days. Rachel is then forecast to slow down before making a sharp turn to the northeast by the end of the week. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual to steady weakening is forecast over the next few days. 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 979 mb (28.91 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.