Hurricane Trudy Moves Toward Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Trudy heads toward Mexico's Pacific coast, prompting warnings in the region as authorities urge the public to take precautions against heavy rainfall and storm risks.
Hurricane Trudy strengthened slightly on Friday evening as it moved toward the southwestern and west-central Pacific coast of Mexico, and according to meteorologists, it could continue to grow throughout Saturday.
Location and Speed of the Hurricane
The center of the hurricane will approach the southwestern and west-central coast of Mexico on Saturday and pass near the coastline from Saturday night through Sunday.
Trudy is located approximately 335 kilometers southwest of Acapulco in Guerrero state and about 465 kilometers south-southeast of Manzanillo in Colima state.
Severity and Warning Levels
As of Friday night, the storm was at Category 1 status with maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour, and a hurricane warning is in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco.
Authorities' Warnings and Risks
The Mexican Navy has called on the maritime community and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution against high waves, heavy rainfall, and the risks of flooding and landslides.
Expected Rainfall Amounts
Trudy is expected to drop 10 to 20 centimeters of rain along the southwestern coast of Mexico and in the regions of Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco throughout the weekend.