Hurricane Trudy downgraded to Cat 1; Mexico maintains Pacific rainfall alert

Hurricane Trudy has intensified to Category 3, with some forecasts indicating a potential Category 4 status within hours, posing a significant threat to Mexico's Pacific coast, particularly Jalisco. While one signal indicates a downgrade to Category 1, the majority of high-confidence reporting confirms intensification, suggesting a dynamic and uncertain situation. The exact landfall location and timing remain uncertain, but heavy rain, flooding, landslides, and high waves are anticipated.