Issued at 200 PM MST Sun Oct 04 2026
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 042032 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 31 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 200 PM MST Sun Oct 04 2026 ...RACHEL MAINTAINING ITS STRENGTH... SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.1N 114.3W ABOUT 340 MI...550 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...965 MB...28.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM MST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located near latitude 20.1 North, longitude 114.3 West. Rachel is moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h). A continued slow motion is expected through the middle of the week. Maximum sustained winds remain near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Fluctuations in strength are possible through tonight, but Rachel is expected to slowly weaken beginning on Monday. 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 965 mb (28.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will continue to affect the coast of 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 PM MST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi
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