Hurricane Trudy has 90 mph winds near west-central Mexico coast

Hurricane Trudy is currently moving northwestward with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm's central pressure is 979 millibars. Trudy is located about 265 miles west of Acapulco and 170 miles south of Manzanillo, Mexico, in the eastern Pacific basin.

The hurricane is moving at 10 mph toward the northwest, or 325 degrees. The NHC expects Trudy to pass near the coast of west-central Mexico later today into Sunday.

The Government of Mexico has issued a series of watches and warnings due to Trudy's approach. A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Manzanillo northward to Cabo Corrientes, while a Hurricane Watch covers the coast from south of Manzanillo to Punta San Telmo.

Tropical Storm Warnings are active for the coast from south of Manzanillo to Zihuatanejo and from north of Cabo Corrientes to San Blas. Additionally, a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Las Islas Marias.

The NHC explains that a Hurricane Warning means hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area, and preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Hurricane Watch indicates hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area.

Residents and interests along the affected coastlines are advised to monitor updates and complete preparations promptly as Trudy approaches.