"Hurricane Otis Strikes Mexico as a Devastating Category 5 Storm"

Hurricane Otis made landfall in southern Mexico as a dangerous Category 5 storm, with the area around Acapulco expected to experience "catastrophic damage." The storm rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a major hurricane before hitting the coast with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph. Mexico's national civil protection agency warned residents to seek shelter and stay away from windows, electrical devices, and water. Otis is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall and may cause life-threatening coastal flooding. The hurricane is expected to weaken and dissipate over southern Mexico by Wednesday night.