Hurricane Trudy strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s Pacific coast, authorities say. Outlets report that the storm gains strength while tracking toward landfall in the coming days.

Several reports note that Trudy is expected to bring significant impacts along parts of the coast, with forecasts indicating possible intensification further. One outlet says the storm could become a major hurricane on Friday and pass close to Mexico’s shoreline from around Manzanillo to near Puerto Vallarta over the weekend. Other coverage focuses on the current Category 1 status as the system nears land, emphasizing ongoing monitoring and the risk to coastal areas.

Across sources, the common thread is Trudy’s strengthening and a forecast track that keeps Mexico’s Pacific coast in the storm’s path. While details on maximum intensity vary by outlet, all describe a developing hurricane threatening coastal regions and subject to updates as conditions change.