Fastrack · Hurricane Trudy Batters Western Mexico With Heavy Rain

Hurricane Trudy kept its strength Saturday while heading toward Mexico's western coast. Forecasters said it could strengthen before weakening Sunday.

150 km/h (90mph) maximum sustained winds, per the National Hurricane Center.
305km (190 miles) south-southeast of Manzanillo early Saturday.
10 to 20cm of rain forecast, with isolated totals near 38cm.
Hurricane warning runs from Manzanillo, Colima, to Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco.

Why it matters: The NHC warned that heavy rain could trigger life-threatening flooding and landslides, especially in steep terrain. Colima officials said saturated ground from earlier storms could worsen the damage.

Storm surge and destructive waves could flood exposed coastlines.
Swells are already creating dangerous surf and rip currents.

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Associated Press2dHurricane Trudy lashes Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds CTV News2dHurricane Trudy lashes Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds Reuters2dHurricane Trudy lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, but is set to weaken tonight Newsweek2dHurricane Trudy threatens Mexico with dangerous flooding, mudslides The Hill4dHurricane Trudy strengthens slightly as it moves towards Mexico’s Pacific coast WFLA News Channel 83dHurricane Trudy approaches Mexico coast as Typhoon Champi threatens Guam WKBN Youngstown2dHurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast WPLG Local 105dHurricane Trudy strengthens slightly as it moves towards Mexico’s Pacific coast

Left coverage, 5 sources: The left frames Trudy as the latest in a series of storms striking Mexico's Pacific coast this year.

Al Jazeera3dHurricane Trudy makes its way towards Mexico, threatening heavy rain The Guardian2dHurricane Trudy menaces Mexico’s Pacific coast and Greece hit by deadly floods The Independent3dHurricane Trudy batters Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds HuffPost3dHurricane Trudy Strengthens To Category 2 As It Approaches Mexico Coast Los Angeles Times2dHurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast

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Just the News4dTrudy strengthens to a Category 2 hurricane New York Post2dHurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast The Washington Times2dHurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico's Pacific coast NTD2dHurricane Trudy Lashes Mexico’s Pacific Coast With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds The Epoch Times3dHurricane Trudy Hits Mexican Coastline With Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds

What’s next: Hurricane conditions were expected in the warning area Saturday night. Trudy was forecast to pass near the coast into Sunday.

Mexico's navy urged coastal residents and mariners to exercise extreme caution.
Guerrero and Nayarit face possible localized flash flooding from outer bands.
Will Trudy strengthen further before landfall or passing the coast?
How much damage will rain cause on ground saturated by earlier storms?