Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
408 WTPZ31 KNHC 161748 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Trudy Intermediate Advisory Number 13A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 1200 PM CST Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SATELLITE WIND DATA SHOWS TRUDY IS WEAKER THAN INDICATED PREVIOUSLY... ...HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT ABOUT TO INVESTIGATE THE HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 1200 PM CST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.7N 102.5W ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM SW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO ABOUT 320 MI...515 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...963 MB...28.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * The coast of Mexico from Manzanillo northward to Playa Perula A Hurricane Watch is in effect for... * The coast of Mexico north of Playa Perula to Cabo Corrientes * The coast of Mexico from Manzanillo southward to Punta San Telmo A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * The coast of Mexico from Manzanillo southward to Zihuatanejo A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * The coast of Mexico north of Cabo Corrientes to San Blas A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests elsewhere in southwestern and west-central Mexico should continue monitor the progress of Trudy. Additional watches or warnings will likely be required later today or tonight. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1200 PM CST (1800 UTC), the center of Hurricane Trudy was located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 102.5 West. Trudy is moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A north- northwestward to northwestward motion at a slightly faster forward speed is forecast during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Trudy will approach the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico on Saturday and pass near the coast Saturday night into Sunday. Recent satellite wind data shows that Trudy is not as strong as indicated in the previous advisory. Maximum sustained winds are near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening could occur through Saturday, and Trudy is forecast to be a major hurricane when it makes its closest approach to Mexico. Weakening is predicted later this weekend and into early next week. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is currently approaching Trudy. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 963 mb (28.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Trudy can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP1 and WMO header WTPZ41 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep1.shtml?key_messages. WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Hurricane Warning area by late Saturday or Saturday night, with tropical storm conditions spreading across the area on Saturday. Tropical storm conditions are expected within the Tropical Storm Warning area by late tonight or early Saturday. Hurricane conditions are possible in the Hurricane Watch area by late Saturday, with tropical storm conditions beginning on Saturday. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the Tropical Storm Watch area on Sunday. RAINFALL: Through the weekend, Trudy is expected to produce 4 to 8 inches with isolated higher totals around 15 inches along and near the southwest Mexican coast in Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco. This rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas along steep terrain. Elsewhere, Trudy’s outer bands are expected to produce 2 to 4 inch with isolated higher totals around 6 inches along the southwest Mexican coast in Guerrero. This rainfall may result in localized flash flooding through the weekend, especially in areas along steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Trudy, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep1.shtml?rainqpf. STORM SURGE: Coastal flooding from storm surge is possible in areas of onshore winds. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. SURF: Swells generated by Trudy are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico and will spread northward toward west-central Mexico during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM CST.