Tropical Storm Trudy forms off Mexico, forecast to become a major hurricane by Friday

Tropical Storm Trudy has formed about 790 kilometres south-southeast of Acapulco, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometres per hour, according to the latest reported update.

Forecasters expect Trudy to strengthen into a major hurricane by Friday, October 16. A major hurricane reaches Category 3 or higher, with sustained winds of at least 178 kilometres per hour.

The forecast indicates substantial strengthening over the coming days. The information provided does not specify a landfall location or timing.