Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings - Season 2026-27

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Tropical Storm Rachel Public Advisory​

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rachel Intermediate Advisory Number 6A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026
1200 PM CST Mon Sep 28 2026

...RACHEL CONTINUES MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD...

SUMMARY OF 1200 PM CST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.0N 101.5W
ABOUT 225 MI...365 KM SSW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
ABOUT 390 MI...630 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Coast of southwestern Mexico from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Coast of southwestern Mexico north of Playa Perula to Cabo
Corrientes

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1200 PM CST (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rachel was
located near latitude 14.0 North, longitude 101.5 West. Rachel is
moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A continued
west-northwestward motion at a faster forward speed are expected
for the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Rachel
is expected to move parallel to, but stay offshore of, the coast of
southwestern Mexico.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days,
and Rachel is forecast to become a hurricane by mid-week.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the Tropical Storm
Warning area by Tuesday. Tropical storm conditions are possible
within the Tropical Storm Watch area by Tuesday night or Wednesday.

RAINFALL: Rachel is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6
inches, with isolated maximum totals of 8 inches across coastal
portions of the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacán and Colima.
This rainfall may produce flooding and mudslides, especially in
areas of steep terrain.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Rachel, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall
Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep3.shtml?rainqpf

SURF: Swells generated by Rachel will begin affecting portions of
southern coast of Mexico during the next couple of days. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.

NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 PM CST.

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP3+shtml/281733.shtml

 

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Hurricane Nolo Public Advisory​

BULLETIN
Hurricane Nolo Intermediate Advisory Number 32A
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP152026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM HST Mon Sep 28 2026

...CONDITIONS TO RAPIDLY DETERIORATE NEAR THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA
MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT ON TUESDAY...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM HST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.4N 162.8W
ABOUT 500 MI...810 KM SSE OF FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS
ABOUT 420 MI...670 KM SW OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...929 MB...27.44 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nihoa to
French Frigate Shoals.

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36
hours before the anticipated first occurrence of
tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside
preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life
and property should be rushed to completion.

A Hurricane Watch may be required for additional portions of the
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument later today.

For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 800 AM HST (1800 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nolo was located
near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 162.8 West. Nolo is moving
toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the
northwest is forecast later today, with a turn toward the north
expected on Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Nolo will
remain well southwest and west of the main Hawaiian Islands but will
approach the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 155 mph (250 km/h) with higher
gusts. Nolo is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. A gradual weakening trend is likely to begin
tonight, followed by faster weakening through the middle of the
week.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150
miles (240 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 929 mb (27.44 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Hurricane Warning
area in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument by Wednesday,
with Tropical Storm conditions likely by Tuesday.

SURF: Swells generated by Nolo will affect south-facing shores of
the main Hawaiian Islands for the next few days. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Large surf associated with Nolo will affect the Papahanaumokuakea
Marine National Monument beginning later today. These large waves
will likely inundate some of the low-lying atolls, especially from
French Frigate Shoals to Nihoa. Please consult products from your
local weather office.

NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/HFOTCPCP2+shtml/281745.shtml

 

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