Tropical Storm “Max” hits Guerrero; Lidia to intensify into hurricane before Mexico landfall

Tropical Storm “Max” hits Guerrero; Lidia to intensify into hurricane before Mexico landfall

Tropical Storm “Max” formed at 03:00 UTC on October 9, 2023, and made landfall 15 hours later just west of Puerto Vicente Guerrero, Mexico, with winds of 105 km/h (65 mph). Originating south of Central America, the storm intensified rapidly, bringing with it a threat of heavy rainfall and potential mudslides. Max is closely followed by Lidia, currently an intensifying tropical storm, which is expected to make landfall over west-central Mexico as a hurricane.