Hurricane Trudy Weakens as Flood Risks Persist in Mexico

Hurricane Trudy is weakening off Mexico’s Pacific coast, but heavy rain and the risk of flooding remain concerns for several western states. Although coastal storm warnings have been lifted, saturated ground could increase the chance of flash floods and landslides. Here’s the latest on the storm and its potential impacts.

Hurricane Trudy brings flooding risk to Mexico coast

Quick Takeaways

🌀 Hurricane Trudy is weakening and moving away from Mexico’s Pacific coast.

🌧️ Heavy rain remains a concern, with flooding and landslides possible across western Mexico.

⚠️ Coastal storm warnings have been lifted, but residents should continue monitoring local weather alerts.

Hurricane Trudy moved away from Mexico’s Pacific coast on Sunday, October 18, and was forecast to weaken further overnight. 

The storm’s maximum sustained winds had decreased to around 100 mph (155 km/h), down from 105 mph, as it moved northwest at approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).

Forecasters expected Trudy to continue moving away from the mainland, passing south of Baja California Sur on Monday and Tuesday. 

Coastal hurricane and tropical storm warnings were lifted, reducing the immediate threat from hurricane-force winds along the coast.

Despite the storm’s weakening, rainfall remains a major concern. 

Earlier forecasts called for 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) of rain across parts of Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco, with isolated totals potentially reaching 12 inches (30 cm).

Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and landslides, particularly in mountainous areas and locations where the ground is already saturated. 

These hazards can persist even after a storm moves offshore, leaving communities vulnerable to sudden rises in water levels and dangerous road conditions.

Coastal residents are recommended to stay alert to flooding risk (Photo: Javier Verdin/Reuters)

Check live weather radar for Jalisco on GoWeatherRadar to track rainfall and monitor changing conditions near your location.

Meanwhile, parts of Mexico are continuing to recover from earlier flooding. 

In Veracruz, more than 1,500 homes were affected by floodwaters, and cleanup operations were underway as water levels gradually receded.

The flooding was also linked to a separate weather system, Cold Front No. 2, which affected southern and southeastern Mexico. 

Authorities continued monitoring rivers and reservoirs in Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas and Oaxaca as recovery efforts progressed.

Although Trudy is expected to weaken, the wider flood risk highlights the need for continued monitoring. 

Residents should keep checking official weather alerts, especially where heavy rain has already saturated the ground.

References

1. AP News

2. NCB News

3. Internazionale