Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast, according to the U.S. National Hurricane CenterByThe Associated PressOctober 18, 2026, 2:44 AMMIAMI -- Hurricane Trudy lashed parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds Sunday as the U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides.A hurricane warning remained in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco. The latest NHC data showed the Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph) about 135 miles (215 kilometers) south of Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco state and 115 miles (185 kilometers) west-southwest of Manzanillo, moving northwest at 9 mph (15 kph).Meanwhile, Typhoon Champi strengthened into a Category 4 super typhoon as it moved past Guam. Trudy’s center was expected to remain near the Mexican coast through Sunday evening before moving south of the Baja California Peninsula. A tropical storm warning remained in effect for Las Islas Marias. A warning for the coast east of Punta San Telmo to Lazaro Cardenas had been discontinued.The Mexican navy urged mariners ...