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Vance becomes hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast, forecast to reach major Category 3 strength

Why It MattersA rapidly intensifying Pacific hurricane approaching the Puerto Vallarta area raises disruption risk for business aviation activity along Mexico's Pacific coast early next week.

Vance became a hurricane on Friday, and the National Hurricane Center said it would strengthen rapidly as it nears Mexico's Pacific Coast. The storm was a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph), located about 440 miles (710 kilometers) south-southwest of Acapulco. The center said it could become a major Category 3 hurricane before the end of Friday.

Vance becomes hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast, forecast to reach major Category 3 strength

Vance was moving north-northwest at about 6 mph (9 kph), a motion expected to continue through the weekend, with the storm approaching the Puerto Vallarta area by Monday.

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