Hurricane Trudy strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Trudy has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane off the Pacific coast of Mexico. As of early Friday, the storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kph (120 mph) and was tracking northwest at a speed of 9 kph (6 mph).

The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami is monitoring the system, which was located approximately 420 kilometers from the coast at the time of reporting. The storm's status as a major hurricane indicates significant strengthening as it moves through the region.