Hurricane Raymond strengthened into a major hurricane overnight off the southern Pacific Coast of Mexico.
The Category 3 storm was located approximately 165 miles west-southwest of Acapulco earlier today, Oct. 21, according to CNN.
At around 8 a.m., the storm was moving north at 2 mph with sustained winds of up to 120 mph. To be classified as a major hurricane, it must has winds of up to 111 mph.
"Some additional strengthening is possible during the next day or so," forecasters said, according to CNN. "A storm surge is expected to produce significant coastal flooding."
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Angel Aguirre, the governor of Guerrero, has told locals to leave areas at risk of flooding, and Michoacan's government said all road travel should be avoided at all costs.
Raymond is expected to drop up to 2-4 inches of rain in the south-central coast of Mexico, and in areas like Michoacan and Gurrero could get up to 8 inches of rain.
A hurricane warning has been issued from Tecpan de Galeana to Lazaro Cardenas, according to CNN. This means winds are expected to increase in the next 36 hours.
A hurricane watch has been put in place from Acapulco to Tecpan de Galena, which means hurricane conditions, including winds of up to 74 mph, could occur by Oct. 23.
Mexico dealt with its worst floods to date last month when tropical storms Manuel and Ingrid joined together from the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. Over 150 people were killed due to the storms, and they caused damage estimated at around $6 billion.
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