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

Hurricane Trudy is currently located about 240 miles west-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, moving northwest at 8 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

The storm has maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (80 knots) and a minimum central pressure of 979 mb, based on the latest NHC advisory.

Trudy is expected to pass near the coast of west-central Mexico later today into Sunday, prompting a series of watches and warnings in the region.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Manzanillo northward to Cabo Corrientes, while a Hurricane Watch covers the area from south of Manzanillo to Punta San Telmo. Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches are also in place for adjacent coastal areas and islands.

The NHC notes that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning areas, and preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.