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WTPZ33 KNHC 040833
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BULLETIN
Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number  29
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182026
200 AM MST Sun Oct 04 2026

...RACHEL STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE WHILE IT MOVES
WEST-NORTHWESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.2N 113.2W
ABOUT 280 MI...455 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...968 MB...28.59 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 MST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located
near latitude 20.2 North, longitude 113.2 West. Rachel is moving
toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h).  A turn toward the
west is expected later today, and a westward motion with some
increase in forward speed is expected through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are now near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Fluctuations in strength are possible through tonight.
Rachel is expected to slowly weaken starting on Monday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 968 mb (28.59 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will continue to affect the coast
of west-central Mexico through the weekend and the Baja California
Peninsula through Monday. 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 MST.

$$
Forecaster Beven