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.
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.
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