"Hurricane Lidia intensifies, poses threat to Puerto Vallarta and Mexico's Pacific coast"

Hurricane Lidia has strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane with winds of 115 mph as it heads towards Mexico's Pacific coast resort of Puerto Vallarta. The hurricane is expected to hit the bay where Puerto Vallarta is located after sweeping over Cabo Corrientes. Local authorities have canceled classes in coastal communities, and the U.S. National Hurricane Center has warned of possible flash flooding and storm surge.