Kirk — the eleventh named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season — is moving northwest at 14 mph with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, forecasters said. The hurricane is expected to rapidly intensify over the week before fully dissipating by overnight Monday, the NHC said.

More heavy rain is set to batter Mexico's southern coast as Tropical Depression Eleven-E strengthens, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday, warning of potential flooding and mudslides in areas already soaked by recent storms.

Mexico - October 02, 2024 [Note: no sound] The Mexican port of Acapulco, which President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting this Wednesday, has interrupted services, flooded neighborhoods, streets covered in mud,