Issued at 800 AM PDT Mon Oct 05 2026
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 051514 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number 34 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 800 AM PDT Mon Oct 05 2026 ...RACHEL SLIGHTLY WEAKENS AND CONTINUES WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.4N 116.2W ABOUT 440 MI...705 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Rachel was located near latitude 20.4 North, longitude 116.2 West. Rachel is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h) and a continued westward to west-northwestward motion is expected for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 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 40 miles (65 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb (28.82 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 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Kelly
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