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Hurricane Rachel remained active in the eastern Pacific as of October 6, 2026, located about 695 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and a minimum central pressure of 979 mb. The storm has been nearly stationary to slow-moving, drifting west-northwest at about 5-6 mph, with forecasters noting northeasterly shear is entraining dry air into its northern半 semicircle while deep convection persists mainly in its southern half. GDACS data show Rachel has been active since September 27 and affects Mexico, rated as medium vulnerability, though no population is currently estimated to be within Category 1 wind-speed thresholds. The National Hurricane Center continues to issue regular advisories as the storm's track and intensity are monitored for any threat to Mexico's Pacific coast.