Footage shows surfers testing their skills at the ‘Mexican Pipeline’ in the immediate aftermath of the powerful storm.

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (Reuters) -Storm John strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane on Monday and is expected to become a major storm before it crashes into Mexico's Pacific coast, according to the U.

Two people are dead after former Hurricane John barreled into Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, blowing tin roofs off houses, triggering mudslides and toppling scores

John struck Mexico’s southern coast on Monday night after rapidly strengthening into a major Category 3 hurricane, triggering warnings of ‘life-threatening’ floods and mudslides.

MARQUELIA, Mexico (AP) — Former Hurricane John dissipated over Mexico on Tuesday after barreling into the country’s southern Pacific coast overnight, leaving two dead and a trail of destruction in its path.

By Fredy Garcia PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (Reuters) -Hurricane John hit Mexico's southern Pacific coast late on Monday as a major category 3 storm, with authorities warning residents to protect themselves against potentially deadly storm surges and torrential rain.

Hurricane John struck Mexico’s southern Pacific coast Monday night with fierce winds and heavy rainfall after strengthening from tropical storm to major hurricane in a matter of hours.

Much of the Gulf Coast of Florida was placed under hurricane, storm surge and tropical storm watches ahead of an expected hurricane.

Hurricane John fell apart as quickly as it formed but left destruction along Mexico's southern Pacific coast, including deadly mudslides and flooding that may linger.

Hurricane John struck Mexico’s southern Pacific coast Monday night with fierce winds and heavy rainfall after strengthening from a tropical storm to major hurricane in a matter of hours.