Tropical Storm Trudy could approach Mexico as a major hurricane
The US National Hurricane Center forecasts a growing risk of wind, rain and storm surge along Mexico’s Pacific coast late this week.
Tropical Storm Trudy formed off southern Mexico on Tuesday, October 13, and could approach the country’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast as a major hurricane late this week, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Forecasters warned of a growing risk of wind, rain and storm surge.
Trudy’s position and coastal forecast
At 9 p.m. Central Standard Time Tuesday (0300 UTC Wednesday), the center placed Trudy about 440 miles (705 km) south-southeast of Acapulco, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h). No coastal watches or warnings were in effect at that time; the center advised people in southwestern and west-central Mexico to monitor the storm.
The center said the track forecast remained uncertain and interaction with land could affect Trudy’s strength. It said coastal watches could be required Wednesday.
Sources and context
- Storm Trudy Threatens Mexico’s Pacific CoastThe Rio Times
- Tropical Storm Trudy Advisory Number 3US National Hurricane Center
- Tropical Storm Trudy Discussion Number 3US National Hurricane Center
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