Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 as it heads toward Mexico
Summary
Hurricane Trudy strengthened to a category 2 storm as it moved toward Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing risks of heavy rain, flooding, and landslides. At the same time, Typhoon Champi strengthened to a category 4 storm near Guam, leading to emergency warnings and disaster requests by local governors.Key Facts
- Hurricane Trudy had winds of 100 mph and was moving northwest toward Mexico’s Pacific coast.
- A hurricane warning was in place from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes in Mexico.
- Trudy was expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain, with some areas possibly seeing up to 15 inches.
- Mexican officials warned of risks like flooding and landslides because the ground was already wet from previous storms.
- Typhoon Champi reached category 4 strength with winds of 140 mph near Guam.
- Guam and nearby islands had typhoon warnings and tropical storm watches in effect.
- Governors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands requested emergency disaster declarations from President Trump for federal aid.
- Airports, harbors, and some health facilities in the affected territories were closed ahead of the storm.
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