Hurricane Vance strengthens to Category 2, expected to become major storm near Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Vance has intensified to a Category 2 storm off Mexico's Pacific Coast and is projected to briefly reach Category 3 status. While expected to remain offshore, the storm will generate significant swells, posing life-threatening surf and rip current risks along southern and southwestern Mexican coasts through next week. This development requires coastal residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution.