684 
WTPZ33 KNHC 080256
TCPEP3
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number  44
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182026
800 PM PDT Wed Oct 07 2026
 
...RACHEL WEAKENS SLIGHTLY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.4N 122.9W
ABOUT 840 MI...1350 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located
near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 122.9 West. Rachel is moving
toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue over the next day or so. Rachel is then
forecast to slow down before making a sharp turn to the northeast by
the end of the week.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast over the next few days.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles
(205 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 982 mb (29.00 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 200 AM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Evans/Hagen