"Hurricane Otis Approaches Mexico's Pacific Coast with Rapid Intensification"

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"Hurricane Otis Approaches Mexico's Pacific Coast with Rapid Intensification"
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Hurricane Otis rapidly strengthened from a tropical storm to a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast near Acapulco. It is forecasted to make landfall as a possible catastrophic Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. The region is under a hurricane warning, and preparations are underway with the deployment of troops and the closure of Acapulco's port. Heavy rainfall, potential mudslides, and flash floods are expected in the area. In the Atlantic, Hurricane Tammy is moving northeastward over open water and is expected to weaken by Thursday.

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