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Final NHC advisory

Post-Tropical Cyclone Odalys

NHC issued its final advisory for Odalys. The final official forecast graphic, interactive track, wind animation based on NOAA data, and recent official advisories are preserved below.

Highest classification reached: Category 4 HurricaneSep 20–27, 2026

Odalys advisory updated:

Source: NOAA / National Hurricane Center (NHC)

Key Facts

Type
Post-Tropical Cyclone
Max sustained wind
45 mph
Min pressure
1000 mb
Movement
NNE 6 mph
Storm center to BCS
610 mi
Center to Mainland
802 mi

Track distance between reported center positions is estimated. Center distance does not show how far winds and rain can reach.

Historical Track

OdalysPost-TropicalMax wind45 mph

Map sources: NHC storm track and coneNOAA GFS wind. Visualization by BajaStorms.

Official Graphics

Official National Hurricane Center final forecast cone and track for Odalys.
Official NHC forecast cone and track (final advisory).NHC ↗
Interactive GuidanceSep 27, 11:00 AM GMT-7
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Advisory Timeline

  1. Advisory #32

    Odalys is now a post-tropical cyclone. This is the last advisory.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL
    TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Post-Tropical Cyclone Odalys Advisory Number  32
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162026
    200 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026
     
    ...ODALYS IS NOW A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE...
    ...THIS IS THE LAST ADVISORY...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...22.8N 123.1W
    ABOUT 840 MI...1350 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 20 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Odalys 
    was located near latitude 22.8 North, longitude 123.1 West. The 
    post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the north-northeast near 6 
    mph (9 km/h). The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the 
    north-northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h). A slow northeastward motion is 
    expected through tonight, followed by a turn to the south or 
    south-southwest.
     
    Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h)
    with higher gusts. Continued weakening is forecast over the
    next couple of days, and this system is expected to dissipate by
    the middle of the week.
     
    Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
    from the center.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane 
    Center on this system. For additional information on the 
    post-tropical cyclone please see High Seas Forecasts issued by the 
    National Weather Service, under AWIPS header NFDHSFEPI, WMO header 
    FZPN01 KWBC, and on the web at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFEPI.php
    
     
    $$
    Forecaster Cangialosi
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  2. Advisory #31

    Odalys quickly spinning down. It is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone by tonight.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL
    TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Tropical Storm Odalys Advisory Number  31
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162026
    800 AM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026
     
    ...ODALYS QUICKLY SPINNING DOWN...
    ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE BY TONIGHT...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...22.6N 123.4W
    ABOUT 860 MI...1385 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Odalys was
    located near latitude 22.6 North, longitude 123.4 West. Odalys is
    moving toward the north near 6 mph (9 km/h) and a generally
    northward motion is expected to continue through tonight.  By
    Monday evening, Odalys should turn abruptly southward with a slight
    increase in forward speed.
     
    Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) 
    with higher gusts.  Further rapid weakening is forecast over the 
    next few days, and Odalys should degenerate to a post-tropical 
    cyclone by tonight.
     
    Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
    from the center.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Roberts
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  3. Advisory #30

    Odalys rapidly losing strength as a category one hurricane.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL
    TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Hurricane Odalys Advisory Number  30
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162026
    200 AM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026
     
    ...ODALYS RAPIDLY LOSING STRENGTH AS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...21.9N 123.4W
    ABOUT 865 MI...1390 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Odalys was located 
    near latitude 21.9 North, longitude 123.4 West. Odalys is moving 
    toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h) and this motion is expected to 
    prevail through this evening, followed by a sharp turn to the 
    south-southeast by early next week.
     
    Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) 
    with higher gusts. Rapid weakening is forecast over the next few 
    days, and Odalys is anticipated to become a post-tropical cyclone by 
    Monday.
     
    Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 10 miles (20 km) from the
    center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
    (165 km).
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Pierce/Hagen
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  4. Advisory #29

    Odalys continues to rapidly weaken.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL
    TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Hurricane Odalys Advisory Number  29
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162026
    800 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
     
    ...ODALYS CONTINUES TO RAPIDLY WEAKEN...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...21.1N 123.6W
    ABOUT 885 MI...1425 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Odalys was located
    near latitude 21.1 North, longitude 123.6 West. Odalys is moving 
    toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h) and a general northward to 
    north-northeastward motion is expected to continue through this 
    evening, followed by a sharp turn to the south-southeast by early 
    next week.
     
    Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) 
    with higher gusts. Rapid weakening is forecast over the next several 
    days, and Odalys is anticipated to become a post-tropical cyclone by 
    Monday.
     
    Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
    center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
    (185 km).
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Pierce/Hagen
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  5. Advisory #28

    Odalys continues to quickly weaken.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL
    TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Hurricane Odalys Advisory Number  28
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162026
    200 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
     
    ...ODALYS CONTINUES TO QUICKLY WEAKEN...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...20.5N 123.6W
    ABOUT 895 MI...1440 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...973 MB...28.74 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Odalys was located 
    near latitude 20.5 North, longitude 123.6 West. Odalys is moving 
    toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h) and a general northward to 
    north-northeastward motion is expected to continue over the 
    remainder of the day, followed by a sharp turn to the 
    south-southeast by early next week.
     
    Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher 
    gusts. Rapid weakening is forecast over the next several days, and 
    Odalys is anticipated to become a post-tropical cyclone by early 
    next week.
     
    Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
    center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
    (185 km).
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Papin
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC