Hurricane Rachel Strengthens to Category 3, Posing Coastal Threat to Mexico

Hurricane Rachel has strengthened to a Category 3 storm, located approximately 390 km south of Baja California's southern tip, moving west at 5 mph. With maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, the hurricane is expected to generate life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. These dangerous coastal impacts are forecast for west-central Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula throughout the weekend.