Hurricane Trudy Set to Cause Flooding and Mudslides in Mexico

WHO:

CBS News - The National Hurricane Center is based in Miami.

CBS News - The Mexican Navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise caution.

CBS News - Colima authorities provided warnings regarding heavy rainfall.

WHAT:

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - Hurricane Trudy was expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain through the weekend, with isolated totals of around 12 inches along and near the coast in Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - Trudy had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - The hurricane center warned that hurricane and tropical storm conditions could materialize in areas under weather alerts.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Mexican Navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution due to high waves, heavy rain, and the risk of rising rivers, flooding, and landslides in vulnerable areas.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - Trudy was expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain through the weekend, with isolated totals of around 12 inches along and near the coast in Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - A tropical storm warning remained in effect for Las Islas Marias.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - A warning for the coast east of Punta San Telmo to Lazaro Cardenas was discontinued.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - Trudy had strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane before weakening to a Category 2 as it approached Mexico.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - Trudy's center was expected to remain near the Mexican coast through Sunday evening before moving south of the Baja California Peninsula.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - The hurricane was expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain through the weekend, with isolated totals of around 12 inches along and near the coast in Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - The storm was about 135 miles west-southwest of Manzanillo and moving northwest at 10 mph.

CBS News - Hurricane Trudy brought heavy rain and powerful winds to Mexico's Pacific coast.

CBS News - Trudy had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane.

CBS News - Trudy was expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain, with isolated totals of around 12 inches in certain areas.

CBS News - A hurricane warning was in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco.

CBS News - A tropical storm warning was in effect for Las Islas Marias.

CBS News - The storm was about 135 miles west-southwest of Manzanillo and moving northwest at 10 mph.

CBS News - Typhoon Champi was classified as a Category 4 super typhoon with sustained winds of 150 mph.

WHERE:

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - The hurricane warning remained in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco.

CBS News - The affected areas include the Pacific coast of Mexico, specifically Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.

CBS News - Trudy was located about 135 miles west-southwest of Manzanillo.

CBS News - Guam and Rota were under a typhoon warning.

WHEN:

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - The hurricane warning remained in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco.

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - The governors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands both requested emergency disaster declarations on a Friday.

CBS News - The hurricane warning was issued on a Sunday morning and afternoon.

CBS News - President Trump approved an emergency declaration for Guam on a Saturday.

WHY:

CBS News - The National Hurricane Center warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides due to the impending rain.

CBS News - Colima authorities warned that heavy rainfall could cause damage because the ground was already saturated from previous storms.

HOW:

[8:12 AM EDT] - CBS News - Airports, harbors, and some health facilities in the territories were closed, with resources unlikely to reach the islands for three to five days.

CBS News - The National Hurricane Center issued weather alerts for areas under threat from Hurricane Trudy.

CBS News - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance was available for Guam to supplement local response efforts following Typhoon Champi.

(UPDATED October 18, 2026 17:57 UTC)

Hurricane Trudy is currently a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, expected to bring significant rainfall of 4 to 8 inches through the weekend, and isolated totals of around 12 inches along the coast in Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco. The Mexican Navy has issued warnings for mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution due to high waves, heavy rain, and the risk of flooding and landslides, while a hurricane warning remains in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco. Airports, harbors, and some health facilities in the affected areas are closed, and resources may not reach the islands for three to five days.

(UPDATED October 18, 2026 16:55 UTC)

Tropical Storm Trudy is expected to bring significant rainfall, with forecasts predicting four to eight inches through the weekend and isolated totals of around twelve inches along the coast in Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Las Islas Marias, while a warning for the coast east of Punta San Telmo to Lazaro Cardenas has been discontinued. Airports, harbors, and some health facilities in the affected territories are closed, and resources are unlikely to reach the islands for three to five days.

(UPDATED October 18, 2026 13:58 UTC)

Trudy has intensified into a major Category 3 hurricane but has since weakened to a Category 2 as it nears the Mexican coast, where it is expected to remain through Sunday evening before moving south of the Baja California Peninsula. The storm is currently about 135 miles west-southwest of Manzanillo, moving northwest at 10 miles per hour, and is forecasted to bring significant rainfall, with totals of 4 to 8 inches expected, and isolated amounts of around 12 inches in coastal areas of Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco. Meanwhile, in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, governors have requested emergency disaster declarations, as airports, harbors, and some health facilities have closed, with resources unlikely to arrive for three to five days.

(UPDATED October 18, 2026 12:59 UTC)

Hurricane Trudy has made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds, with maximum sustained winds reaching 105 mph, classifying it as a Category 2 hurricane. A hurricane warning is currently in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco, while the National Hurricane Center has warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides due to the storm's expected rainfall of 4 to 8 inches, with isolated totals around 12 inches in some areas. Additionally, President Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Guam as Typhoon Champi, a Category 4 super typhoon with sustained winds of 150 mph, poses a significant threat, prompting FEMA to announce federal disaster assistance for local response efforts.