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Weather Desk · Official alert

Hurricane Trudy rapidly intensifies to 120 mph in eastern Pacific

Hurricane Trudy has strengthened to a major Category 3 storm off Mexico's southwest coast with watches and warnings in effect.

Oct 16, 2026, 1:50 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Weather Desk) · Fact-checkedHow we report
Graphic: NOAA National Hurricane Center (public domain)

The National Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Trudy rapidly intensified and now has maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (105 knots) and a minimum central pressure of 957 mb. The storm is located about 260 miles southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, moving northwest at 6 mph.

Trudy is classified as a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale in the eastern Pacific basin. The hurricane's eye was near latitude 14.0 North and longitude 102.4 West at 6:00 UTC on October 16, 2026, according to the National Hurricane Center.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the coast of Mexico from north of Punta San Telmo to Cabo Corrientes, while a Tropical Storm Warning covers the coast from Punta San Telmo southward to Zihuatanejo. These alerts indicate possible hurricane conditions within 48 hours and expected tropical storm conditions within 36 hours, respectively.

The storm is forecast to continue moving north-northwestward and then northwest, approaching the southwestern and west-central coast of Mexico by Saturday and Saturday night. Additional watches or warnings may be issued as the situation develops.

Residents and interests in the affected areas are advised to monitor updates from their national meteorological services for the latest information and safety guidance.

Sources
  1. National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Trudy: 105 kt winds, 957 mb
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