Hurricane Lidia, which had&nbsp;transformed into an "extremely dangerous" Category-4 storm, made landfall&nbsp;on Mexico's Pacific coast and then moved inland. The storm poses a significant threat of flooding and mudslides, the US-based meteorologists said.

The US&nbsp;National Hurricane Center said Lidia’s eye—a region of mostly calm weather at the center of a&nbsp;tropical cyclone—appeared to have reached land near Las Penitas in the western state of Jalisco. The area is a sparsely populated peninsula.

When the tropical storm moved towards Mexico Mexico’s Pacific coast resort of Puerto Vallarta, its wind speed was about&nbsp;140 mph (220 kph).&nbsp;

The hurricane then moved south of Puerto Vallarta to a point inland about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of the resort, and about 90 miles (150 kms) west of the capital of Jalisco state, Guadalajara.

Lidia remained a powerful hurricane even after moving over land, with winds of 105 mph (165 kph) late Tuesday.&nbsp;

According to the US weather agency,&nbsp;Lidia was moving east-northeast at about 17 mph (28 kph), and predicted that it could still be a Category 1 hurricane when it touches Guadalajara, Mexico’s second-largest city, around midnight.

<h2>Hurricane&nbsp;Lidia: How devastating could it be?</h2>

Lidia boasted maximum sustained winds of approximately 140 miles (220 kilometers) per hour, with the potential for further strengthening before it hits the land later on Tuesday (Oct 10), as reported by the US National Hurricane Center (NHC).

It reached Category 4 status, the second-highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale, as defined by the NHC.

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In the popular seaside city of Puerto Vallarta, shopkeepers took precautionary measures, securing windows and piling up sandbags in preparation for potential flooding, AFP reported.

Some regions suspended school classes, and residents were encouraged to find shelter.

Lidia was positioned about 110 miles southwest of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco state.

<h2>Hurricane Lidia in Mexico: NHC raises alarm</h2>

The storm was predicted to bring heavy rainfall, up to 12 inches (30 centimeters), to Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Jalisco states, raising concerns about flash floods and mudslides, especially in areas with elevated terrain near the coast.

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The NHC also cautioned that a dangerous storm surge would result in significant coastal flooding, particularly near and to the south of the storm's landfall point.

Along the coast, this surge would coincide with large and dangerous waves.

Hurricanes are an annual occurrence in Mexico, striking both its Pacific and Atlantic coasts, typically between May and November.

Notably, this week, Tropical Storm Max caused two fatalities and widespread house flooding in Guerrero, one of Mexico's economically disadvantaged regions.

Furthermore, in August, storm Hilary, previously reaching Category 4 status, resulted in one fatality and inflicted damage to infrastructure in the northwestern state of Baja California.

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Hurricane Lidia, which had transformed into an "extremely dangerous" Category-4 storm, made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast and then moved inland. The storm poses a significant threat of flooding and mudslides, the US-based meteorologists said.

Hurricane Lidia, which had transformed into an "extremely dangerous" Category-4 storm, made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast and then moved inland. The storm poses a significant threat of flooding and mudslides, the US-based meteorologists said. The US National Hurricane Center said Lidia’s eye—a region of mostly calm weather at the center of a tropical cyclone—appeared to have reached land near Las Penitas in the western state of Jalisco. The area is a sparsely populated peninsula. When the tropical storm moved towards Mexico Mexico’s Pacific coast resort of Puerto Vallarta, its wind speed was about 140 mph (220 kph). The hurricane then moved south of Puerto Vallarta to a point inland about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of the resort, and about 90 miles (150 kms) west of the capital of Jalisco state, Guadalajara. Lidia remained a powerful hurricane even after moving over land, with winds of 105 mph (165 kph) late Tuesday. According to the US weather agency, Lidia was moving east-northeast at about 17 mph (28 kph), and predicted that it could still be a Category 1 hurricane when it touches Guadalajara, Mexico’s second-largest city, around midnight. Hurricane Lidia: How devastating could it be? Lidia boasted maximum sustained winds of approximately 140 miles (220 kilometers) per hour, with the potential for further strengthening before it hits the land later on Tuesday (Oct 10), as reported by the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). It reached Category 4 status, the second-highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale, as defined by the NHC. Also read | In pics | Tropical Storm Hilary pounds California after barreling through Mexico In the popular seaside city of Puerto Vallarta, shopkeepers took precautionary measures, securing windows and piling up sandbags in preparation for potential flooding, AFP reported. Some regions suspended school classes, and residents were encouraged to find shelter. Lidia was positioned about 110 miles southwest of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco state. Hurricane Lidia in Mexico: NHC raises alarm The storm was predicted to bring heavy rainfall, up to 12 inches (30 centimeters), to Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Jalisco states, raising concerns about flash floods and mudslides, especially in areas with elevated terrain near the coast. Also watch | Hurricane Hilary heads for Mexico and California × The NHC also cautioned that a dangerous storm surge would result in significant coastal flooding, particularly near and to the south of the storm's landfall point. Along the coast, this surge would coincide with large and dangerous waves. Hurricanes are an annual occurrence in Mexico, striking both its Pacific and Atlantic coasts, typically between May and November. Notably, this week, Tropical Storm Max caused two fatalities and widespread house flooding in Guerrero, one of Mexico's economically disadvantaged regions. Furthermore, in August, storm Hilary, previously reaching Category 4 status, resulted in one fatality and inflicted damage to infrastructure in the northwestern state of Baja California. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Tropical Storm Franklin will likely strengthen into a hurricane when it makes landfall again on Mexico&#39;s eastern coastline, storm forecasters said Wednesday.

Franklin made its first landfall on Mexico&#39;s Yucatan peninsula on Monday, dumping heavy rain on some of the country&#39;s premier tourist beaches.

Moving west Franklin crossed the peninsula, emerging into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico around midnight Tuesday.

At 0900 GMT Wednesday the center of Franklin was some 390 kilometers east of Veracruz, Mexico&#39;s main eastern port located in the state of the same name, the NHC said.

The storm was moving west at 20 kilometers per hour and packing maximum sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour.

&quot;Additional strengthening is expected, and Franklin is forecast to become a hurricane later today and reach the coast of Mexico as a hurricane tonight or early Thursday,&quot; the NHC said.

The second landfall &quot;will be much stronger than the first one,&quot; churning up waves up to five meters high, said Alberto Hernandez, an official with Mexico&#39;s National Meteorological Service.

Mexican soldiers and sailors have been deployed to organize preventive evacuations along the coast and the mountains of the state of Puebla, where authorities fear that heavy rain could cause deadly landslides.

Mexico&#39;s long eastern coastline is often struck by storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30.

In September 2013 Mexico was struck almost simultaneously by hurricanes Ingrid in the east and Manuel in the west, leaving some 157 dead in the southern state of Guerrero. Fifty of those killed died in a landslide in the coffee producing town of La Pintada.

The storm was moving west at 20 kilometers per hour and packing maximum sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour

Tropical Storm Franklin will likely strengthen into a hurricane when it makes landfall again on Mexico's eastern coastline, storm forecasters said Wednesday. Franklin made its first landfall on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula on Monday, dumping heavy rain on some of the country's premier tourist beaches. Moving west Franklin crossed the peninsula, emerging into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico around midnight Tuesday. At 0900 GMT Wednesday the center of Franklin was some 390 kilometers east of Veracruz, Mexico's main eastern port located in the state of the same name, the NHC said. The storm was moving west at 20 kilometers per hour and packing maximum sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour. "Additional strengthening is expected, and Franklin is forecast to become a hurricane later today and reach the coast of Mexico as a hurricane tonight or early Thursday," the NHC said. The second landfall "will be much stronger than the first one," churning up waves up to five meters high, said Alberto Hernandez, an official with Mexico's National Meteorological Service. Mexican soldiers and sailors have been deployed to organize preventive evacuations along the coast and the mountains of the state of Puebla, where authorities fear that heavy rain could cause deadly landslides. Mexico's long eastern coastline is often struck by storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30. In September 2013 Mexico was struck almost simultaneously by hurricanes Ingrid in the east and Manuel in the west, leaving some 157 dead in the southern state of Guerrero. Fifty of those killed died in a landslide in the coffee producing town of La Pintada.

Storm Franklin set to become a hurricane when it strikes Mexico