Quick Answer: Hurricane Trudy strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane on Saturday, October 17, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph), and is bearing down on Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast. Hurricane warnings stretch from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes, with life-threatening flooding rains and dangerous surf expected through the weekend.
Hurricane Trudy regained strength Saturday afternoon, upgrading to a Category 2 storm as it churned toward Mexico’s Pacific coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said — rebounding after a brief weakening earlier in the day, when it was a Category 1 hurricane with 90 mph winds, according to The Weather Channel.
Key Takeaways
- Hurricane Trudy is a Category 2 storm with 100 mph (155 kph) sustained winds as of Saturday afternoon, October 17.
- A hurricane warning is in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco.
- Forecasters warn of 4 to 8 inches of rain, life-threatening flash flooding, landslides, and dangerous storm surge.
- Typhoon Champi, a Category 4 storm, is simultaneously threatening Guam in the western Pacific.
Where Is Hurricane Trudy Right Now?
As of Saturday afternoon, Trudy was centered about 115 miles (180 km) south-southwest of Manzanillo, moving northwest at roughly 10 mph (17 kph), the NHC said. Maximum sustained hurricane wind speeds reached 100 mph (155 kph), and Mexico’s national water agency, CONAGUA, officially classified the storm as a Category 2 hurricane.
What Category 2 Means on the Hurricane Scale
Hurricanes are measured by sustained wind speed on the five-level Saffir-Simpson scale. Category 2 covers sustained winds of 96–110 mph (154–177 km/h) — strong enough to cause extensive damage, including major roof damage, uprooted trees, and power outages lasting days, per the National Hurricane Center’s scale descriptions. Trudy’s 100 mph winds sit squarely in the middle of that band.
Warnings and Rainfall Forecast
A hurricane warning covers the coast from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes, while Mexico has issued a tropical storm warning for Las Islas Marias. Trudy is forecast to dump 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) of rain across Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco through the weekend, with isolated totals near 12 inches — raising the risk of life-threatening flooding and landslides in steep terrain. Dangerous storm surge, damaging waves, and life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected.
The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, and Colima authorities warned that saturated ground from successive Pacific storms raises the damage risk from heavy rain. Trudy’s center will approach the coast Saturday and pass near it overnight into Sunday; it could strengthen slightly more overnight before weakening Sunday.
Related: Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, threatened the same coastline earlier this month.
Meanwhile: Typhoon Champi Threatens Guam
Typhoon Champi, a Category 4 system with 140 mph (225 kph) sustained winds, is moving west toward Guam, the U.S. National Weather Service said. Guam and Rota are under a typhoon warning; Tinian and Saipan under a tropical storm warning and typhoon watch. The governors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands requested emergency disaster declarations Friday.
FAQs
Where is Hurricane Trudy now?
As of Saturday afternoon, October 17, Trudy was about 115 miles (180 km) south-southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico, moving northwest at 10 mph toward the southwestern and west-central Pacific coast.
Is Trudy a Category 2 hurricane?
Yes. The NHC upgraded Trudy to Category 2 on Saturday afternoon with 100 mph (155 kph) sustained winds. On the Saffir-Simpson scale of hurricane categories, Category 2 covers 96–110 mph — Trudy sits in the middle of the band.
Which areas of Mexico are under hurricane warnings?
A hurricane warning covers the coast from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Las Islas Marias.
How much rain will Hurricane Trudy bring?
Forecasters expect 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) across Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco through the weekend, with isolated totals near 12 inches — raising the risk of life-threatening flash flooding and landslides.
When will Hurricane Trudy weaken?
The National Hurricane Center said Trudy could strengthen slightly more overnight Saturday before beginning to weaken on Sunday as it passes near the Mexican coast.
What To Watch
Residents along Mexico’s Pacific coast should monitor official forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and CONAGUA and follow local emergency officials’ instructions.
Sources: The Associated Press, Reuters, The Weather Channel, U.S. National Hurricane Center, U.S. National Weather Service. Information last checked October 18, 2026; details may change as advisories are updated.
