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Hurricane Trudy has 90 mph winds near west-central Mexico coast

Hurricane Trudy moves northwest with 90 mph winds, prompting warnings along Mexico's coast, National Hurricane Center reports.

Oct 17, 2026, 7:52 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Weather Desk) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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Graphic: NOAA National Hurricane Center (public domain)

The National Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Trudy has sustained winds of 90 mph (80 knots) as of 6 a.m. CST on October 17, 2026. The storm's central pressure is 979 mb, indicating its strength in the eastern Pacific basin.

Trudy is located about 255 miles west of Acapulco, Mexico, and 190 miles south-southeast of Manzanillo, Mexico. It is moving northwest at 8 mph (7 knots).

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the coast of Mexico from Manzanillo northward to Cabo Corrientes, where hurricane conditions are expected. A Hurricane Watch covers the coast from south of Manzanillo to Punta San Telmo, indicating possible hurricane conditions.

Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches are also in place for adjacent coastal areas, reflecting the potential for tropical storm conditions within the next 36 to 48 hours.

Residents and interests in southwestern and west-central Mexico are advised to complete preparations to protect life and property as the hurricane approaches the coast.

Sources

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Trudy: 80 kt winds, 979 mb

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