Hurricane Roslyn hits Mexico, is expected to dissipate before reaching Texas


Hurricane Roslyn made landfall in Mexico on Sunday morning between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, with its winds peaking at 130 mph. By Sunday evening, Roslyn was a tropical storm with winds of 35 mph.
Roslyn made landfall in Nayarit state in an area that is sparsely populated, The Associated Press reports. The storm brought heavy rain and high waves to Puerto Vallarta, about 90 miles south of where Roslyn came ashore.
Local media reports that two people died in Nayarit state after the shelter they were in collapsed, but civil defense officials told AP they could not confirm this. In a video, José Antonio Barajas, the mayor of San Blas, said power lines were down and some houses had been damaged. "The winds from the hurricane were, in truth, tremendous," he added. "The sound of the wind was strong."
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
As of Sunday evening, Roslyn was moving northeast at 21 mph, about 60 miles east-southeast of Torreón, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm is expected to continue to weaken, and will likely dissipate before reaching Texas.
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
-
5 low ratings cartoons about the Late Show cancellation
Cartoons Artists take on early warning signs, the Gen Z stare, and more
-
Connie Francis: Superstar of the early 1960s pop scene
In the Spotlight The 'Pretty Little Baby' and 'Stupid Cupid' singer has died aged 87
-
Crossword: July 26, 2025
The Week's daily crossword puzzle
-
FEMA Urban Search and Rescue chief resigns
Speed Read Ken Pagurek has left the organization, citing 'chaos'
-
Wildfires destroy historic Grand Canyon lodge
Speed Read Dozens of structures on the North Rim have succumbed to the Dragon Bravo Fire
-
Why are flash floods in Texas so deadly?
Today's Big Question Over 100 people, including 27 girls at a summer camp, died in recent flooding
-
Search for survivors continues after Texas floods
Speed Read A total of 82 people are confirmed dead, including 28 children
-
EPA is reportedly killing Energy Star program
speed read The program for energy-efficient home appliances has saved consumers billions in energy costs since its 1992 launch
-
US proposes eroding species protections
Speed Read The Trump administration wants to change the definition of 'harm' in the Environmental Protection Act to allow habitat damage
-
Severe storms kill dozens across central US
Speed Read At least 40 people were killed over the weekend by tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms
-
Rain helps Los Angeles wildfires, risks mudslides
Speed Read The weather provided relief for crews working to contain wildfires, though rain over a burn area ups the chances of flooding and mudslides