First hurricane of 2012 Pacific season approaches Mexico’s coast

First hurricane of 2012 Pacific season approaches Mexico’s coast

Category 2 Hurricane Bud is forecast to weaken before reaching Mexico’s coastline tonight, Friday, May 25, between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta. Bud is forecast to be at or near hurricane strength. It is then expected to stall near or on the coast through Saturday

Category One Hurricane BUD continues to strenghten

Category One Hurricane BUD continues to strenghten

Tropical Storm Bud continues to quickly strengthen and now is categorized as Category One Hurricane. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 km (25 miles) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 185 km (115 miles). Estimated minimum