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World · October 18, 2026

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 — moves toward west-central Mexican Pacific coast

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Hurricane Trudy has strengthened to a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds, threatening Mexico’s west-central Pacific coast with heavy rain and potential flash flooding. Simultaneously, Super Typhoon Champi has reached Category 4 status as it approaches Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, prompting local governors to request federal emergency disaster declarations for potential relief funding.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Hurricane Trudy is a Category 2 storm with 100 mph maximum sustained winds.
  • A hurricane warning is in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes in Mexico.
  • Trudy is expected to bring 8 to 15 inches of rain, risking mudslides and flooding.
  • Super Typhoon Champi is a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds moving toward Guam.
  • Guam and Rota are under typhoon warnings.
  • Local airports and medical facilities on the islands have been closed in preparation.

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  • Colima authorities stated the immediate danger remains low but warned of rain impact on waterlogged grounds.
  • Relief supplies are expected to take three to five days to reach the islands after Typhoon Champi passes.
  • The Northern Mariana Islands were previously impacted by Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi earlier in the year.

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