Hurricane Trudy is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast, while forecasters expect it to weaken rapidly by Sunday night. Canada’s regional travel warning remains in place.

In its October 18 advisory for 5 a.m. Toronto time, the National Hurricane Center put maximum sustained winds at 105 mph (165 km/h). The centre was about 215 kilometres west-southwest of Manzanillo and 210 kilometres south-southwest of Cabo Corrientes.

Coastal hazards continue before expected weakening

The NHC expects the centre to stay near southwestern and west-central Mexico through Sunday evening before moving south of Baja California Sur on Monday and Tuesday. Its discussion forecasts a move away from the coast tonight. These are forecasts, not confirmation of landfall or an all-clear.

The hurricane warning from Manzanillo northward to Cabo Corrientes remains unchanged. The NHC warns of flooding, mudslides, dangerous waves and rip currents; damaging winds can affect the warning area even when the centre stays offshore.

Canada’s warning is regional

Canada’s Mexico travel advice, last updated October 16 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern, advises against non-essential travel from north of Punta San Telmo to Cabo Corrientes because of Trudy. That storm-specific advice is not a blanket warning against all travel anywhere in Mexico.

Ottawa says the storm could disrupt transport, electricity, communications and other essential services. People in affected areas should monitor local warnings and follow Mexican authorities’ instructions, including evacuation orders.

Check the dates and conditions on bookings

WestJet’s advisory, posted October 15, covers travel to or from Puerto Vallarta on October 18 and 19. Flexible change and cancellation options apply to eligible guests, subject to the airline’s terms.

For flight-only bookings made directly with WestJet, the airline directs passengers to Manage Trips for a one-time change or cancellation. Package customers and people who booked through an agent or another seller should contact their original provider.

A flexibility policy does not mean every flight is cancelled or every booking qualifies for the same remedy. Check the current airline advisory and individual flight status before travelling to the airport.

What changed, October 18: Replaced Saturday’s storm reading with advisory 20 and its Sunday outlook. The original publication date and article address are retained. Canada’s warning and WestJet’s published eligibility dates are unchanged.

Sources

Graphic: NOAA/NWS National Hurricane Center, public domain. Unaltered Trudy advisory-20 forecast cone, October 18 at 2 a.m. MST (5 a.m. Toronto). It depicts the probable storm-centre path, not all hazardous areas; it is not a landfall guarantee.