Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico, U.S. forecaster says

Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico, U.S. forecaster says

The storm is expected to strengthen in the next 24 hours and heavy rain up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) was forecast for portions of the peninsula , the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The weather agency warned of the risk of life-threatening flash floods and mudslides for the area,...