Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast
Trudy's center was expected to approach the coast on Saturday and pass near it into Sunday.
TL;DR
- Hurricane Trudy reached Category 2 strength with 100 mph winds, heading towards Mexico's coast.
- A hurricane warning is in effect for parts of the Mexican coast, with advisories for high waves and heavy rain.
- Typhoon Champi intensified to Category 4 strength and is moving towards Guam.
- Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands have requested emergency disaster declarations.
- Guam's airports, harbors, and some health facilities are closed, with resources expected to take days to arrive.
- The territories are still recovering from Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi.