On Sunday, Oct. 18, Hurricane Trudy brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast before weakening and moving offshore, leading authorities to lift coastal warnings while rain and surf hazards remained.
Earlier in the day, the Category 2 storm moved northwest near the coast with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. Forecasters warned of possible flooding and mudslides in parts of Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco. Forecasts called for 4 to 8 inches of rain in some areas, with isolated amounts near 12 inches.
Ground that was already soaked raised concerns that further downpours could cause damage. Mexico’s navy urged coastal residents and sailors to take precautions against high waves, rising rivers, and flooding. By Sunday evening, Trudy had weakened to a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph and was moving northwest away from the mainland.
The National Hurricane Center said no coastal watches or warnings remained in effect. Forecasters noted that another 1 to 2 inches of rain was possible near Jalisco, and large waves generated by Trudy could affect parts of the coast for two to three days. Forecasters expected the storm to pass south of Baja California Sur on Monday and Tuesday while continuing to weaken rapidly.