Summary
Hurricane Flossie grew stronger and became a Category 2 storm near the Pacific coast of Mexico. It had winds reaching 100 mph and was expected to move away from Mexico while possibly becoming a major hurricane by Tuesday night or Wednesday.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Flossie became a Category 2 hurricane.
- It was located 150 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico.
- The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.
- It was moving northwest at 10 mph.
- Rainfall was affecting parts of coastal Mexico.
- Forecasters expected the hurricane to get stronger.
- It could become a major hurricane with winds of at least 111 mph.
