00:00Why could a shift of just 50 miles change how severely a tropical storm affects Mexico?
00:05Forecasters are tracking two storms in the eastern Pacific, and both could bring dangerous conditions.
00:11Tropical storm, Simon is moving slowly offshore, prolonging the threat of heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous waves.
00:17But the newer storm, Trudy, is raising another concern.
00:21The National Hurricane Center reported sustained winds of 70 miles per hour late Wednesday,
00:26and warned that Trudy could strengthen rapidly.
00:29Forecasts in the AccuWeather report called for widespread heavy rain along Mexico's Pacific coast,
00:35with some areas potentially receiving 8 to 12 inches.
00:39Manzanillo was among the locations facing particular concern over heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding.
00:45Trudy's exact path could make a major difference.
00:48A close approach to the coast could bring much harsher conditions than a track farther offshore.
00:53The key question now is how the storm's strength and track evolve.
00:56Disclosure.
00:57This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
