Flossie had maximum sustained winds of 185 kph (115 mph) and was moving west-northwest at 9 mph (15 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Its higher wind speeds made Flossie a major hurricane, which are classified as Category 3 or above, with winds of at least 111 mph (180 kph).

The hurricane center said early Wednesday morning, July 2, Flossie is located about 315 miles south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph with higher gusts. The hurricane is moving toward the west-northwest,

Hurricane Flossie gains Category 3 strength in the Pacific while remaining off Mexico's southwest coast.