RACHEL
Plain Language Summary
Hurricane Rachel is about 740 miles west of the southern tip of Baja California, moving west-northwest at 7 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 80 mph, Category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
Why forecasters expect this
A broad area of high pressure acts like a wall of sinking air that sets up steering winds, which is why NHC’s forecast keeps Rachel on its current general heading at first.
The environment ahead (wind shear, ocean heat and moisture along NHC's forecast track, from NHC's statistical guidance) is part of Advanced. Upgrade to Advanced