Hurricane Flossie Expected to Strengthen Off Mexico’s Coast

Acapulco, Mexico – Hurricane Flossie was classified as a Category 2 storm in the North Pacific Ocean on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The hurricane had sustained winds of 100 miles per hour and was located a couple of hundred miles off the southwestern coast of Mexico.

The NHC warned that Flossie’s outer bands would likely cause locally heavy rainfall, with 3 to 6 inches expected across the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco through midweek. Some areas may see isolated totals of up to 10 inches, which poses a risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain.

A tropical storm warning was issued for parts of southwestern Mexico, with conditions expected to deteriorate late Monday through Tuesday. Flash flooding could occur well inland, even when the storm is not directly impacting those areas.

Images from Acapulco show heavy rain and thunderstorms affecting the popular tourist destination as Flossie approaches. The government of Mexico has advised residents to stay alert, as the storm is predicted to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday morning.

Experts note that Flossie is operating in favorable conditions for rapid intensification, including warm waters and low wind shear. According to AccuWeather‘s lead hurricane expert, Alex DaSilva, heavy rain and gusty winds are anticipated across southwestern Mexico this week. If the storm comes closer to the coast, heavier rain and stronger winds could occur.

The NHC is continuously monitoring the situation and has issued tropical storm watches for multiple regions, including Zihuatanejo to east of Punta San Telmo. The 2025 hurricane season for the Eastern Pacific began on May 15 and continues through November 30.

As Flossie continues to churn in the Eastern Pacific, added moisture from the storm could benefit drought-stricken areas in Arizona and New Mexico while simultaneously exacerbating flash flooding risks in the Southwest. The NHC will provide regular updates as conditions evolve.