Hurricane Trudy Threatens Mexico

Hurricane Trudy brings life-threatening flooding and mudslides to Mexico's southwest coast.

Oct 18, 2026

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Hurricane Trudy Threatens Mexico

Hurricane Trudy brings life-threatening flooding and mudslides to Mexico's southwest coast.

In brief

Hurricane Trudy brings life-threatening flooding and mudslides to Mexico's southwest coast. Hurricane Trudy threatens Mexico with dangerous flooding and mudslides due to heavy rain and steep terrain. Originally reported by Newsweek.

Hurricane Trudy's Impact

This GOES-19 GeoColor satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and taken on October 15 shows Hurricane Trudy in th

Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and gusty winds to southwestern and west-central Mexico on Sunday.

Current Status

Trudy has maximum sustained winds of 100 mph and is centered 115 miles southwest of Cabo Corrientes.

Rainfall Forecast

Trudy may produce 2 to 6 inches of rain with isolated totals up to 12 inches along the southwest Mexican coast.

Risk of Flooding

Risk of Flooding

Life-threatening flooding and mudslides are likely in areas with steep terrain due to heavy rainfall.

Coastal Hazards

Dangerous storm surge and damaging waves are expected along the warning areas.

Port Closures

Mexico's Navy closed ports including Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas and Puerto Escondido to all navigation.

What Happens Next

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Trudy is expected to weaken to a post-tropical low by Tuesday night after passing south of Baja California Sur.

The headline

Hurricane Trudy threatens Mexico with dangerous flooding and mudslides due to heavy rain and steep terrain.

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