Hurricane Rachel Tracker
Live forecast cone, path and warnings
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Watches & warnings
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Source · NHC · SMN advisory 17
Key messages
FULL ADVISORY 17As of NHC advisory 17 (Oct 1 09:00 UTC), Hurricane Rachel was centered near 19.4°N 109.3°W, about 240 miles (390 km) S of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Maximum sustained winds were 100 mph (155 km/h), making it a Category 2 hurricane, with a minimum central pressure of 972 mb. It was moving WNW at 6 mph (9 km/h).
- 01RACHEL STRENGTHENING AS IT CONTINUES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD...
Headline quoted from the latest NHC public advisory.
Forecast
NHC advisory 17| When | Time | Position | Strength | Wind | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | 19.4°N 109.3°W | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | Current position | |
| +12 h | 19.6°N 109.8°W | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | ||
| +24 h | 19.8°N 110.4°W | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | ||
| +36 h | 19.9°N 111.1°W | C3 | 120 mph / 195 km/h | ||
| +48 h | 20.2°N 112.1°W | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | ||
| +60 h | 20.4°N 113.2°W | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | ||
| +72 h | 20.5°N 114.3°W | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | ||
| +96 h | 20.6°N 116.5°W | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | ||
| +120 h | 20.7°N 119.4°W | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h |
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Hurricane Rachel FAQ
Where will Hurricane Rachel make landfall?
The current NHC forecast does not show the center of Rachel moving inland during the 120-hour forecast period. Timing and strength can change with each advisory, so follow the official warnings for your area.
How strong is Hurricane Rachel right now?
As of advisory 17 (Oct 1 09:00 UTC), Rachel has maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h), making it a Category 2 hurricane. The minimum central pressure is 972 mb. It is moving WNW at 6 mph (9 km/h).
Will Hurricane Rachel affect the United States?
As of advisory 17 (Oct 1 09:00 UTC), NHC has no watches or warnings for the United States and its key messages do not mention U.S. impacts. Check again after the next advisory.
When is the next advisory?
The next NHC advisory on Rachel is expected at Oct 1 15:00 UTC. NHC issues complete advisories every six hours (03, 09, 15 and 21 UTC), with intermediate advisories every three hours while coastal watches or warnings are in effect. This page updates within minutes of each release.