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Hurricane Rachel weakens, remains major off Baja

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Hurricane Rachel weakens, remains major off Baja

Marcus Bell · 2026-10-02T18:20:18.617Z

Glad it's staying offshore, but those rip currents could still cause real problems for swimmers.

10 sourcesUpdated Oct 2, 20261 min read

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Live storm radar — Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Hurricane Rachel strengthened to Category 3 off Mexico’s Pacific coast on Thursday, with winds around 120 mph, before weakening slightly and turning westward on Friday. The storm was moving slowly offshore south of Baja California, and forecasters expected it to gradually weaken while continuing away from land. Despite no direct landfall forecast, Rachel was expected to generate dangerous surf, rip currents and large waves, while heavy rain threatened Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Nayarit and Jalisco with flooding, swollen rivers and possible landslides. Mexican authorities and the U.S. Embassy warned people in affected coastal areas, including visitors to Cabo San Lucas, about hazardous conditions and beach or port closures.

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Glad it's staying offshore, but those rip currents could still cause real problems for swimmers.

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A tropical depression in the Gulf was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast, from Louisiana toward Florida, while forecasters monitored its track and potential heavy rain. New Orleans residents were urged to clear storm drains and report clogged catch basins to help reduce flooding.

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