Trudy strengthens to a hurricane as the system nears Mexico’s coast and is expected to become a major storm

Hurricane Trudy has intensified into a Category 1 storm as it tracks toward the Pacific coast of Mexico. As of Thursday, the hurricane was positioned approximately 300 miles southwest of Acapulco, carrying maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.

Authorities anticipate further strengthening as the system moves closer to the coastline. Current projections indicate that the hurricane is expected to develop into a major storm, posing a significant weather threat to the region.