Issued at 200 AM PDT Mon Oct 05 2026
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 050838 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 33 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 200 AM PDT Mon Oct 05 2026 ...RACHEL A LITTLE WEAKER AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.4N 115.6W ABOUT 405 MI...650 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located near latitude 20.4 North, longitude 115.6 West. Rachel is moving toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h) and a continued slow westward to west-northwestward motion is expected for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Fluctuations in strength are possible over the next few days, with gradual weakening beginning by the mid part of the week. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 970 mb (28.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will continue to affect the coast of the Baja California Peninsula for the next couple of days. 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 PDT. $$ Forecaster Papin
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