Hurricane Flossie could become a major hurricane off the Pacific coast of Mexico

"Hurricane Flossie strengthened to a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds at 110 mph and is on the brink of becoming a Category 3 hurricane."

"Rain was falling over parts of coastal Mexico as the hurricane, located 180 miles southwest of Manzanillo, moved northwest at 10 mph."

"A tropical storm warning was issued from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula, with rainfall totals up to 6 inches expected in some areas."

"Forecasters expect Flossie to rapidly weaken starting late Wednesday after it has been forecast to become a major hurricane."

Hurricane Flossie has intensified into a Category 2 cyclone off the Pacific coast of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds recorded at 110 mph. Forecasts indicate that Flossie could reach Category 3 status as early as Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Currently located 180 miles southwest of Manzanillo, the hurricane is moving northwest at a speed of 10 mph. A tropical storm warning is in effect along parts of the coastline, with anticipated rainfall totals of up to 6 inches. Flossie is expected to weaken rapidly by late Wednesday.

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