Past storm
Final NHC advisory
Post-Tropical Cyclone Trudy
NHC issued its final advisory for Trudy. The final official forecast graphic, interactive track, wind animation based on NOAA data, and recent official advisories are preserved below.
Highest classification reached: Category 3 HurricaneOct 13–20, 2026
Trudy advisory updated:
Key Facts
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 35 mph
- Min pressure
- 1005 mb
- Movement
- N 2 mph
- Storm center to BCS
- 264 mi
- Center to Mainland
- 162 mi
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 35 mph
- Min pressure
- 1005 mb
- Movement
- N 2 mph
- Storm center to BCS
- 264 mi
- Center to Mainland
- 162 mi
Track distance between reported center positions is estimated. Center distance does not show how far winds and rain can reach.
Historical Track
TrudyPost-TropicalMax wind35 mph
Map sources: NHC storm track and coneNOAA GFS wind. Visualization by BajaStorms.
Official Graphics
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Advisory Timeline
Advisory #27
Trudy becomes a remnant low. This is the final NHC advisory.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Post-Tropical Cyclone Trudy Advisory Number 27 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 800 PM MST Mon Oct 19 2026 ...TRUDY BECOMES A REMNANT LOW... ...THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY... SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.5N 108.0W ABOUT 160 MI...260 KM WSW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Trudy was located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 108.0 West. The post-tropical cyclone is drifting northward, but is expected to move slowly to the west-northwest over the next day or so until dissipation. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system. For additional information on the remnant low please see High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service, under AWIPS header NFDHSFEPI, WMO header FZPN01 KWBC, and on the web at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFEPI.php $$ Forecaster Evans/Papin NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory #26
Trudy nearly stationary as it weakens.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Trudy Advisory Number 26 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 200 PM MST Mon Oct 19 2026 ...TRUDY NEARLY STATIONARY AS IT WEAKENS... SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.3N 107.9W ABOUT 160 MI...260 KM WSW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM MST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Trudy was located near latitude 19.3 North, longitude 107.9 West. Trudy is nearly stationary, but is forecast to begin moving to the northwest over the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Further weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Trudy is forecast to become post-tropical by tomorrow. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Trudy are gradually subsiding today along coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM MST. $$ Forecaster Evans/Zelinsky NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory #25
Trudy holding steady off the coast of west-central Mexico.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Trudy Advisory Number 25 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 800 AM MST Mon Oct 19 2026 ...TRUDY HOLDING STEADY OFF THE COAST OF WEST-CENTRAL MEXICO... SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.5N 108.5W ABOUT 190 MI...310 KM WSW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 250 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM MST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Trudy was located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 108.5 West. Trudy is moving toward the west-southwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A westward to west-southwestward motion is expected through tonight, followed by a gradual turn toward the northwest on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is expected over the next couple of days, and Trudy is forecast to degenerate to a post-tropical cyclone by early Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Trudy will continue affecting portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico today. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM MST. $$ Forecaster Adams NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory #24
Trudy is rapidly weakening.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Trudy Advisory Number 24 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 200 AM MST Mon Oct 19 2026 ...TRUDY RAPIDLY WEAKENING... SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.7N 108.0W ABOUT 155 MI...250 KM WSW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM MST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Trudy was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 108.0 West. Trudy is moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue through tonight, followed by a gradual turn toward the northwest on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid weakening is expected to continue today, and Trudy is forecast to degenerate to a post-tropical cyclone by tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Trudy will continue affecting portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico through today. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Hagen NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory #23
Trudy starting to weaken rapidly.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Hurricane Trudy Advisory Number 23 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 800 PM MST Sun Oct 18 2026 ...TRUDY STARTING TO WEAKEN RAPIDLY... SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.7N 107.6W ABOUT 220 MI...355 KM WNW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 130 MI...215 KM WSW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...984 MB...29.06 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches and warnings in effect. Interests in southwestern and west-central Mexico, as well as Baja California Sur should continue to monitor the progress of Trudy. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Trudy was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 107.6 West. Trudy is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn toward the west-northwest or west is expected tonight into Monday. On the forecast track, the center of Trudy will move further away from the coast of mainland Mexico during the overnight hours, then move south of Baja California Sur on Monday and Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid weakening is expected to continue tonight into Monday, and Trudy could degenerate to a post-tropical low by Tuesday night. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 984 mb (29.06 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Trudy can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP1 and WMO header WTPZ41 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep1.shtml?key_messages. RAINFALL: Through tonight, Trudy is expected to produce up to an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain along and near the southwest Mexican coast in Jalisco. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Trudy, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep1.shtml?rainqpf. SURF: Swells generated by Trudy are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico during the next two to three days. These swells will cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Katz/Papin NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC