Hurricane Trudy strengthened as it approached the Pacific coast of Mexico, authorities reported on Thursday, October 16, 2026. Trudy was located about 230 miles southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, according to the US National Hurricane Center in Miami. The hurricane was moving north-northwest at 7 mph and was expected to approach the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico this weekend. The center indicated that Trudy was on track to become a major hurricane on Friday, bringing rainfall of 4 to 8 inches through the weekend across Colima and Jalisco states. Additionally, Tropical Storm Champi was centered about 750 miles east of Guam on Friday local time, moving west-northwest at 12 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan are under typhoon and flood watches.
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Hurricane Trudy strengthens off Mexico’s coast, major storm expected
Hurricane Trudy has strengthened as it approaches the Pacific coast of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. It is expected to bring significant rainfall to Colima and Jalisco states this weekend. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Champi is also active in the Pacific, with typhoon and flood watches issued for Guam and nearby islands.
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