Tropical Storm John — now a Category 1 hurricane — is forecast to strengthen before making landfall near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.

By Jose Cortes MARQUELIA, Mexico (Reuters) -Hurricane John threatened southwestern Mexico with severe flooding on Tuesday evening even as it weakened on its trek inland after leaving three people dead and causing severe damage.

Tropical Storm John struck Mexico’s southern Pacific coast with life-threatening flood potential after growing into a major hurricane in a matter of hours.