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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
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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
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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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
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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
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Evans/Roberts