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Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 3, nears Mexico coast

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 3:21 AM UTC · How we work

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Hurricane Trudy Strengthens

Mexico's National Meteorological Service reports Hurricane Trudy strengthened to Category 3 with 195 km/h winds.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center forecasts Trudy could reach Category 4 with 140 mph winds.
Trudy is expected to pass within 60-65 km of Mexico’s Pacific coast Saturday night.
Authorities warn up to 15 inches of rain and 4-5 meter waves could cause hazardous rip currents in Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco.

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Trudy Sets Record

Trudy became the 21st named storm of the 2026 Pacific hurricane season, setting a record pace.
If Trudy reaches major status, it would be the season’s 10th Category 3+ hurricane.
NOAA notes ten major hurricanes would nearly double the typical four-to-five per season.
Scientists attribute the hyper-active season to El Niño-driven warm ocean waters.
Colorado State University senior researcher Phil Klotzbach said the storm frequency rivals the 2015 record year.

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Hurricane Trudy Strengthens

Mexico's National Meteorological Service reports Hurricane Trudy strengthened to Category 3 with 195 km/h winds.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center forecasts Trudy could reach Category 4 with 140 mph winds.
Trudy is expected to pass within 60-65 km of Mexico’s Pacific coast Saturday night.
Authorities warn up to 15 inches of rain and 4-5 meter waves could cause hazardous rip currents in Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco.

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