Hurricane John, initially forecast as a tropical storm, rapidly intensified into a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds, striking southern Mexico near Marquelia, Guerrero, two days earlier than expected. The storm caused a deadly mudslide, killing two people, and severe flooding. This rapid intensification mirrored Hurricane Otis’s unexpected strength. Acapulco experienced heavy rain and flooding. By Tuesday, John was downgraded to a tropical storm but continued to produce heavy rain, potentially causing catastrophic flooding and mudslides. The U.S. National Hurricane Center had initially predicted a slower approach with weaker winds.