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WTPZ33 KNHC 280841
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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rachel Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182026
300 AM CST Mon Sep 28 2026
 
...RACHEL MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD OFFSHORE OF SOUTHWESTERN
MEXICO...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM CST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.4N 100.4W
ABOUT 245 MI...395 KM S OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
ABOUT 465 MI...750 KM SE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
 
None.
 
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
 
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula
 
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
 
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 300 AM CST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rachel was 
located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 100.4 West. Rachel is 
moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A faster 
west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On 
the forecast track, the center of Rachel is expected to remain well 
offshore of the coast of southern Mexico. However, tropical storm 
conditions are possible along the coast of Mexico within the 
tropical storm watch area by Tuesday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Rachel is 
forecast to become a hurricane on Tuesday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch
area by Tuesday.
 
SURF:  Swells generated by Rachel will begin affecting portions of
southern coast of Mexico during 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
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Next intermediate advisory at 600 AM CST.
Next complete advisory at 900 AM CST.
 
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Forecaster Mahoney