Updated

Hurricane Trudy strengthened slightly and was located about 210 miles southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, as of 9 p.m. CST Friday, October 16, 2026, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 80 knots (about 92 mph) with gusts to 100 knots, an estimated minimum central pressure of 979 mb, and was moving north at 6 knots toward the southwestern and west-central coast of Mexico. Forecasters noted improved satellite presentation with better-organized deep convection and a possible ragged eye reappearing. The National Hurricane Center issued wind speed probability products and forecast discussions warning the storm is expected to approach the Mexican coast over the weekend, raising concerns about impacts along that stretch of coastline.