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Hurricane Flossie Rapidly Strengthens, Threatens Coastal Regions

7/2/2025

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Hurricane Flossie has rapidly intensified into a formidable Category 2 storm, boasting maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. Currently situated 150 miles southwest of Manzanillo, it’s on a northwest trajectory at 10 mph. As it continues to strengthen, forecasters warn it could escalate to Category 3 by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, bringing heavy rain to coastal regions.

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Hurricane Flossie has rapidly intensified into a formidable Category 2 storm, boasting maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. Currently situated 150 miles southwest of Manzanillo, it’s on a northwest trajectory at 10 mph. As it continues to strengthen, forecasters warn it could escalate to Category 3 by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, bringing heavy rain to coastal regions.