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BULLETIN
Hurricane Rachel Advisory Number  19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182026
200 PM MST Thu Oct 01 2026

...RACHEL STRENGTHENS WHILE SLOWLY MOVING WESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.4N 109.5W
ABOUT 245 MI...390 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...950 MB...28.06 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 PM MST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rachel was located
near latitude 19.4 North, longitude 109.5 West. Rachel is moving
slowly toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h) and this slow west to
west-northwest motion is expected the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph (195 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Rachel is a category 3 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additional strengthening is
forecast the next day or so, before some gradual weakening this
weekend.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles
(240 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 950 mb (28.06 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will affect the coast of
west-central Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula through the
end of the week. 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 PM MST.

$$
Forecaster Kelly