Hurricane Rachel Progresses Westward in Eastern North Pacific, Showing Slight Weakening

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Published: 2026-10-03T10:05:00Z
Category: weather
Source: National Hurricane Center (NHC) / NOAA
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Hurricane Rachel is moving west at 4 knots in the Eastern North Pacific, centered near 19.4N 111.8W, with sustained winds of 80 knots (90 mph). A gradual weakening trend is anticipated for the storm. Swells generated by Rachel are expected to impact the coast of west-central Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula through the weekend, creating dangerous surf and rip current conditions.

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