First published 10/4/2026, 5:02:15 PM · Last updated 10/4/2026, 5:02:15 PM

Green notification for tropical cyclone RACHEL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

The source reports that tropical cyclone RACHEL-26 was active in the East Pacific from 27 September to 4 October 2026, with maximum wind speed of 194 km/h. It estimates zero people affected by Category 1 wind speeds or higher and zero in tropical-storm winds.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The source reports an active cyclone but estimates no population affected at the stated wind-speed thresholds.

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Green notification for tropical cyclone RACHEL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) Usage terms

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