Hurricane Rachel Intensifies, Threatens Mexico and Baja California Coasts with Dangerous Surf

Hurricane Rachel has slightly strengthened in the Eastern Pacific, now with sustained winds of 100 mph. The storm is moving west-northwestward, generating swells expected to create life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the coasts of west-central Mexico through the weekend and the Baja California Peninsula until Monday. This poses a significant hazard to coastal communities and marine activities.