1. Hurricane Otis has reached category five status, classified as "extremely dangerous" by US meteorologists.
1. Hurricane Otis has reached category five status, classified as "extremely dangerous" by US meteorologists.
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2. The storm boasts wind speeds of nearly 160 mph (260 km/h), as reported by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
2. The storm boasts wind speeds of nearly 160 mph (260 km/h), as reported by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
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3. Otis is anticipated to rapidly weaken upon landfall, scheduled for Wednesday morning.
3. Otis is anticipated to rapidly weaken upon landfall, scheduled for Wednesday morning.
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4. However, the NHC warns of "destructive waves" and heavy coastal flooding, particularly in Acapulco.
4. However, the NHC warns of "destructive waves" and heavy coastal flooding, particularly in Acapulco.
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5. The hurricane is currently positioned about 55 miles southeast of Acapulco, according to the NHC's latest update at 03:00 GMT.
5. The hurricane is currently positioned about 55 miles southeast of Acapulco, according to the NHC's latest update at 03:00 GMT.
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6. A hurricane warning extends to a 350-kilometer stretch of coastline from Zihuatanejo to Punta Maldonado in Guerrero.
6. A hurricane warning extends to a 350-kilometer stretch of coastline from Zihuatanejo to Punta Maldonado in Guerrero.
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7. The NHC anticipates a "potentially catastrophic storm surge" that could cause life-threatening coastal flooding.
7. The NHC anticipates a "potentially catastrophic storm surge" that could cause life-threatening coastal flooding.
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8. This surge will coincide with large and destructive waves near the coast.
8. This surge will coincide with large and destructive waves near the coast.
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9. Otis is predicted to generate up to 20 inches (51 cm) of rainfall across Guerrero and parts of Oaxaca state.
9. Otis is predicted to generate up to 20 inches (51 cm) of rainfall across Guerrero and parts of Oaxaca state.
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10. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has advised people to move to emergency shelters and stay away from waterways.
10. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has advised people to move to emergency shelters and stay away from waterways.
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11. Guerrero's authorities have been taking preparatory measures for the hurricane, including canceling school classes.
11. Guerrero's authorities have been taking preparatory measures for the hurricane, including canceling school classes.
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12. Recent storms, including Tropical Storm Max and Hurricane Lidia, have already caused significant flooding and casualties in parts of Mexico's Pacific coastline.
12. Recent storms, including Tropical Storm Max and Hurricane Lidia, have already caused significant flooding and casualties in parts of Mexico's Pacific coastline.