Flooding and landslide risks rise as hurricane trudy batters mexico with heavy rain, strong winds

Rain and warnings across Mexico

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported heavy rain and strong winds along parts of Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast early Sunday. Trudy was forecast to bring 4-8 inches (10-20 centimeters) of rain through the weekend, with isolated amounts around 12 inches (30 centimeters) near the coasts of Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco.

A tropical storm warning remained in effect for Las Islas Marias. Alerts covering the area from east of Punta San Telmo to Lazaro Cardenas had been discontinued. Forecasters expected possible strengthening in the morning, followed by weakening later in the day.

Coastal hazards and local concerns

Mexico’s navy urged mariners and coastal residents to use extreme caution, citing high waves, torrential rain, rising rivers, flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas. Colima authorities described the risks as low but warned that heavy rain could cause damage. The ground was already saturated after successive storms along the Pacific coast.

Champi moves beyond Guam

At 1 p.m. Sunday local time, Champi was 130 miles (210 kilometers) west of Guam, moving west at 16 mph (26 kph), according to the U.S. National Weather Service.

Territory response and closures

The governors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands requested emergency disaster declarations on Friday. Airports, harbors and some health facilities across the territories were closed.