Issued at 200 AM MST Fri Oct 02 2026
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 020833 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 200 AM MST Fri Oct 02 2026 ...RACHEL WEAKENS SLIGTHLY AS IT TURNS WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.4N 110.4W ABOUT 245 MI...390 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...955 MB...28.20 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM MST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located near latitude 19.4 North, longitude 110.4 West. Rachel is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue into the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph (185 km/h) with higher gusts. Rachel is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Rachel is expected to remain near its current intensity today, followed by gradual weakening during the next couple of days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 955 mb (28.20 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will affect the coast of west-central Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula through the weekend. 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 800 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs
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