Issued at 800 PM MST Thu Oct 01 2026
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 020233 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 20 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 800 PM MST Thu Oct 01 2026 ...RACHEL HOLDING STEADY... SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.5N 109.9W ABOUT 235 MI...380 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...950 MB...28.06 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 109.9 West. Rachel is moving toward the west-northwest near 3 mph (6 km/h), and this slow westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher gusts. Rachel is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additional strengthening is forecast within the next 24 h, followed by gradual weakening this weekend. 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 950 mb (28.06 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 200 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs
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