Hurricane Trudy (2026) Track & History
Hurricane Trudy was an Eastern Pacific tropical cyclone tracked from Oct 11, 2026 06:00 UTC to Oct 20, 2026 00:00 UTC. It reached peak intensity of 120 mph (Category 3) on Oct 16, 2026 06:00 UTC, with a minimum central pressure of 956 mb.
Solid tracks: observed. Dashed tracks: forecast. The cone shows uncertainty in the center’s path, not the full area of impacts.
Trudy track history
| Time (UTC) | Position | Winds | Pressure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 06:00 UTC | 7.6°N 88.0°W | 15 mph | — | Disturbance |
| Oct 12, 2026 00:00 UTC | 7.3°N 91.4°W | 30 mph | 1010 mb | Disturbance |
| Oct 13, 2026 00:00 UTC | 8.6°N 94.7°W | 30 mph | 1008 mb | Disturbance |
| Oct 14, 2026 00:00 UTC | 10.5°N 96.9°W | 40 mph | 1004 mb | Tropical Storm |
| Oct 15, 2026 00:00 UTC | 12.3°N 100.5°W | 70 mph | 994 mb | Tropical Storm |
| Oct 16, 2026 00:00 UTC | 14.0°N 101.9°W | 105 mph | 970 mb | Cat 2 hurricane |
| Oct 17, 2026 00:00 UTC | 15.1°N 102.7°W | 85 mph | 982 mb | Cat 1 hurricane |
| Oct 18, 2026 00:00 UTC | 17.8°N 105.6°W | 100 mph | 976 mb | Cat 2 hurricane |
| Oct 19, 2026 00:00 UTC | 19.6°N 107.4°W | 85 mph | 982 mb | Cat 1 hurricane |
| Oct 20, 2026 00:00 UTC | 19.4°N 108.0°W | 35 mph | 1005 mb | Tropical Depression |
Positions are from the NHC preliminary best track, which may be revised in the final Tropical Cyclone Report. See the NHC 2026 advisory archive.
Frequently asked questions
How strong did Hurricane Trudy get?
Hurricane Trudy was an Eastern Pacific tropical cyclone tracked from Oct 11, 2026 06:00 UTC to Oct 20, 2026 00:00 UTC. It reached peak intensity of 120 mph (Category 3) on Oct 16, 2026 06:00 UTC, with a minimum central pressure of 956 mb.
Is Trudy still active?
No. Trudy is no longer an active tropical cyclone. The National Hurricane Center's last best-track position was at 19.4°N, 108.0°W on Oct 20, 2026 00:00 UTC.
Hurricane categories
| Category | Sustained winds | Knots | Expected damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 74–95 mph | 64–82 kt | Very dangerous winds will produce some damage |
| Category 2 | 96–110 mph | 83–95 kt | Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage |
| Category 3 (major) | 111–129 mph | 96–112 kt | Devastating damage will occur |
| Category 4 (major) | 130–156 mph | 113–136 kt | Catastrophic damage will occur |
| Category 5 (major) | 157 mph or higher | 137 kt or higher | Catastrophic damage will occur |