Hurricane Trudy Lashes Mexico's Pacific Coast with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Hurricane Trudy, a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 kph), is lashing parts of Mexico's Pacific coast. A hurricane warning remains in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes. The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas with steep terrain. Heavy rainfall of 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) is expected through the weekend, with isolated totals up to 12 inches (30 cm). Trudy is expected to move away from the coast this afternoon and weaken.