Sunday, October 18, 2026 — based on the National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. MST (12:00 UTC) advisory 20A.
Hurricane Trudy continues to threaten parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous seas. Flooding and mudslides remain concerns, especially on steep terrain.
Latest official warning areas
A hurricane warning remains in effect from Manzanillo north to Cabo Corrientes. A tropical storm warning covers the coast north of Cabo Corrientes to San Blas, along with the Islas Marías. Watches and warnings south of Manzanillo have been discontinued.
At the advisory time, sustained winds were 165 km/h (105 mph). Weakening was forecast to begin tonight. This does not mean that beaches or roads are safe.
For Puerto Vallarta, Bahía de Banderas, Jaltemba Bay and the wider Riviera Nayarit, keep checking municipal Protección Civil notices for instructions specific to your location. Hazardous conditions can extend beyond the hurricane’s centre.
What travellers should do
- Check your route before leaving and postpone travel through affected areas when authorities advise.
- Never drive through floodwater or around closure barriers. Water can conceal damaged pavement, currents and debris.
- Stay away from dangerous surf, river mouths and exposed waterfronts.
- Confirm flights, airport access and boat trips directly with the operator. This update does not establish that any particular airport, highway or port is closed.
- Keep phones charged, essential medicines and documents accessible, and drinking water available.
- Follow evacuation instructions promptly.
Mountain routes deserve particular caution because landslides, falling rocks and washouts can occur away from the coastline.
Keep checking current information
Warning boundaries and forecasts change. Read the dated NHC advisory used for this update, and check the National Hurricane Center, Mexico’s Servicio Meteorológico Nacional and local Protección Civil for newer information.
If you share a firsthand road report, include the location, date and time. Older photographs and reports can give a misleading picture of current conditions.
What drivers should know
Check before leaving, respect closures and never cross floodwater. Conditions may remain hazardous after winds ease, particularly where rivers are rising or hillsides are saturated.
—Bill Bell