WTPZ33 KNHC 080840

TCPEP3

 

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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