Environment · 2026-10-17 · Afternoon briefing

Hurricane Trudy threatens western Mexico with severe flooding

Hurricane Trudy advanced on Mexico's western coast on Saturday, carrying maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h (90 mph). The US National Hurricane Center located the storm 305km (190 miles) south-southeast of the port city of Manzanillo. Forecasters anticipate it could strengthen further before passing near the coast overnight into Sunday.

The primary threat is heavy rainfall across the states of Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco, with projected totals of 10-20cm (4-8 inches) and isolated downpours of up to 38cm (15 inches). The NHC has warned of life-threatening flash floods and landslides, particularly in steep terrain, as well as coastal flooding from destructive waves. Swells from the storm were already affecting the coast on Saturday ahead of the hurricane's full arrival.

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• Hurricane Trudy Threatens Western Mexico With Heavy Rain, Coastal Flooding

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