Issued at 200 PM MST Fri Oct 02 2026
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 022031 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 23 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 200 PM MST Fri Oct 02 2026 ...RACHEL CONTINUES LASHING SOCORRO ISLAND AS IT MOVES SLOWLY WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.3N 111.1W ABOUT 260 MI...420 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...963 MB...28.44 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 19.3 North, longitude 111.1 West. Rachel is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through the weekend. A gradual turn toward the west-northwest with an increase in forward speed is expected by Monday. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is expected over the next day or two. However, Rachel is expected to remain a hurricane for the next several days. 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). A few hours ago, the weather station on Socorro Island measured sustained winds of 61 mph (97 km/h) with a gust to 85 mph (137 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 963 mb (28.44 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 800 PM MST. $$ Forecaster Hagen
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