Issued at 200 AM PDT Thu Oct 08 2026
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 080840 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rachel Advisory Number 45 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 200 AM PDT Thu Oct 08 2026 ...RACHEL NOW A TROPICAL STORM... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.8N 123.9W ABOUT 895 MI...1445 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rachel was located near latitude 21.8 North, longitude 123.9 West. Rachel is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue over the next 24 hours, before a sharp turn to the northeast, along with an increase in forward speed, is forecast to occur. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued gradual weakening is expected over the next few days. 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 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Evans/Roberts
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