Issued at 800 AM PDT Thu Oct 08 2026
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 081445 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rachel Advisory Number 46 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 800 AM PDT Thu Oct 08 2026 ...RACHEL HOLDS STEADY OVER THE EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...22.1N 124.2W ABOUT 915 MI...1470 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in extreme northern Baja California, northern Gulf of California, and southern California should monitor the progress of Rachel. Tropical Storm Watches could be required for a portion of this area by tonight. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rachel was located near latitude 22.1 North, longitude 124.2 West. Rachel is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue over the next day, before a sharp turn to the northeast, along with an increase in forward speed, occurs on Saturday. On the forecast track the center of Rachel is expected to approach the northern portion of Baja California on late Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected over the next few days, but Rachel is still expected to be at tropical storm strength when it approaches northern Baja California. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Rachel can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP3 and WMO header WTPZ43 KNHC. SURF: Swells partly generated by Rachel will build along the coast of Southern California and northern Baja California 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 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Katz/Brown
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