Hurricane Rachel and Tropical Depression Nineteen-E Active in Eastern Pacific; Tropical Storm Nolo Affects Central Pacific

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories for Hurricane Rachel and Tropical Depression Nineteen-E in the Eastern Pacific. Rachel is moving northwestward, and rapid strengthening is expected, with the potential to become a major hurricane within the next day or so. Warnings and watches for the coast of Mexico have been discontinued. In the Central Pacific, Tropical Storm Nolo continues to bring dangerous conditions to portions of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, where a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect. Tropical Depression Nineteen-E is a little stronger but is expected to degenerate into a post-tropical remnant low by late Thursday.