Hurricane Trudy Batters Mexico's Pacific Coast
Forecasters warn of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides as Category 2 storm moves northwest.
Hurricane Trudy made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast Sunday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Forecasters issued warnings for potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
The Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph), was located about 135 miles (215 kilometers) south of Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco state. It was moving northwest at 9 mph (15 kph).
A hurricane warning was in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes. A tropical storm warning remained for Las Islas Marias. A warning for the coast east of Punta San Telmo to Lazaro Cardenas was discontinued.
Mexican authorities urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise caution due to high waves, heavy rain, and the risk of rising rivers, flooding, and landslides. Colima officials noted that while immediate risks were low, saturated ground from previous storms heightened the potential for damage.
Trudy was expected to bring 4-8 inches (10-20 centimeters) of rain through the weekend, with isolated totals of up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) along the coast in Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco. The hurricane center specifically warned of dangers in areas with steep terrain.
Meanwhile, Typhoon Champi strengthened into a Category 4 super typhoon as it moved past Guam. Champi was about 130 miles (210 kilometers) west of Guam, moving west at 16 mph (26 kph) with sustained winds of 150 mph (240 kph). It could strengthen further into a Category 5 super typhoon early Monday.
Guam and Rota remained under a typhoon warning. The governors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands had requested emergency disaster declarations on Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Guam, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts. FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance was available for the territory, which is still recovering from Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi.