# Tropical depressions and Hurricane Rachel in the Pacific

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tropical-depressions-in-the-pacific-ocean
> Updated: 2026-09-29T19:42:17.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

In late September 2026, multiple tropical depressions formed in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico. Tropical Depression Eighteen-E initially developed parallel to the southern coast of Mexico near Oaxaca and Guerrero, bringing risks of flooding and landslides. By September 29, Tropical Depression 19-E formed west-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, moving through open waters without expected impact on the Mexican coastline.

On the same day, the system intensified into Hurricane Rachel. As of Wednesday morning, Rachel is a Category 1 hurricane located approximately 350 kilometers southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, and 570 kilometers west of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán. The storm maintains maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h, with gusts reaching 170 km/h.

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) warns of intense rainfall between 75 and 150 mm in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero, with very strong rains expected in Nayarit. These conditions may lead to landslides, rising river levels, and flooding in low-lying areas. Coastal hazards include high waves of four to six meters and strong winds. Authorities have established prevention and surveillance zones from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Playa Pérula, Jalisco, and from Playa Pérula to Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco. As a precaution, classes have been suspended in certain regions of Jalisco.

Additionally, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) indicates that moisture from Rachel, potentially combined with the remnants of Hurricane Polo, could fuel a weeklong flood threat across more than 30 states in the Central United States.

## Claims

- Hurricane Rachel has intensified to a Category 1 hurricane. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Intense rainfall of 75 to 150 mm is expected in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Rachel has maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h and gusts of 170 km/h. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The hurricane's center was located 350 km southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, and 570 km west of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Moisture from Hurricane Rachel is expected to cause a weeklong flood threat in the Central United States. (single source)
- Classes were suspended in parts of Jalisco as a precaution. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Hurricane Rachel intensifies to Category 1 near Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Rachel has intensified to Category 1, threatening Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain, high waves, and strong winds, while its moisture poses a flood risk to the Central United States.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tropical-depression-19-e-forms-in-the-pacific-ocean

### 2026-09-27: Tropical Depression Eighteen-E forms off Mexico's southern coast

Tropical Depression Eighteen-E has formed off the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mexico, bringing risks of heavy rainfall, landslides, and high surf to the southern region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tropical-depression-eighteen-e-forms-off-mexicos-southern-coast

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