Issued at 200 AM MST Sun Oct 04 2026
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 040833 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 29 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 200 AM MST Sun Oct 04 2026 ...RACHEL STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE WHILE IT MOVES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.2N 113.2W ABOUT 280 MI...455 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...968 MB...28.59 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 20.2 North, longitude 113.2 West. Rachel is moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A turn toward the west is expected later today, and a westward motion with some increase in forward speed is expected through Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are now near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Fluctuations in strength are possible through tonight. Rachel is expected to slowly weaken starting on Monday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 968 mb (28.59 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 800 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Beven
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