Issued at 200 PM MST Sat Oct 03 2026
610 WTPZ33 KNHC 032053 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 27 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 200 PM MST Sat Oct 03 2026 ...RACHEL CONTINUES MOVING SLOWLY WEST-NORTHWEST... SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.8N 112.5W ABOUT 270 MI...435 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...977 MB...28.85 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 19.8 North, longitude 112.5 West. Rachel is moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this slow motion is expected to continue through tonight. A west to west-northwest motion is then expected Sunday through the middle of next week, with a gradual increase in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next day or so, with some slight restrengthening possible on Monday. 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 977 mb (28.85 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will continue to affect the coast of west-central Mexico through the weekend and 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 Pierce/Blake
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