Hurricane Otis strikes Acapulco, Mexico as a category 5 storm

Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 hurricane, hit the Mexican coast near Acapulco with strong winds of 165 mph. However, experts predicted it would weaken as it moved inland. The main concerns were high winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Guerrero and Oaxaca were on high alert for flash flooding and mudslides. Acapulco residents rushed to prepare for the storm, boarding up windows and stocking up on supplies. Mexico frequently experiences hurricanes, but Category 5 storms are rare.