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Hurricane Flossie swirls toward Mexico with gale-force winds

Hurricane Flossie forms in Eastern Pacific as Mexico warned of mudslides and 75mph winds
  • Category One Hurricane Flossie is hurtling towards Mexico with powerful 75mph gale-force winds.
  • Footage from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows the hurricane gaining speed as it approaches Manzanillo, a popular tourist city.
  • The tropical storm strengthened into a hurricane on Monday.
  • The Mexican government has issued a tropical storm warning for the southwestern coast from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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