Hurricane Rachel Strengthening in Eastern Pacific; Tropical Depression Nineteen-E and Tropical Storm Nolo Also Active

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories for Hurricane Rachel in the Eastern Pacific, which is gradually strengthening and expected to become a major hurricane with sustained winds topping 111 mph. It is currently hundreds of miles offshore and poses no threat to land. Tropical Depression Nineteen-E is also active in the Eastern Pacific with sustained winds near 25 knots. In the Central Pacific, Tropical Storm Nolo is moving slowly westward, drawing moisture that will bring moderate to heavy showers to Hawaii, particularly Kauai and Oahu, with a forecast to return to hurricane status in 72 hours, though no direct impacts are expected for the state.