Tropical Storm Trudy Threatens Southwestern Mexico with Torrential Rains Weather.com
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Reuters Update: Tropical storm Trudy made landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Saturday, where it was expected to cause flash floods and mudslides before dissipating by Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in a statement.

Tropical Storm Trudy is maintaining its strength off the southwestern coast of Mexico. Some additional strengthening is possible before Trudy makes landfall, as it is in a very moist and light-shear environment and over warm water.

A hurricane watch has been issued just east of Acapulco, where a tropical storm warning is in effect.

Tropical Storm Trudy formed on Friday in the Eastern Pacific about 85 miles south-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico. Trudy is moving slowly to the east and is expected to make landfall in southern Mexico on Saturday.

The primary threat associated with Tropical Storm Trudy is the torrential rain that is expected. Trudy will produce as much as 6 to 12 inches of rain - with isolated areas receiving 20 inches - over portions of the Pacific coast of Mexico, including the Acapulco area. This will lead to life-threatening flash floods and mudslides, especially in hilly and mountainous areas.

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