Heavy rain is expected to be the main impact from Raymond. This rainfall could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides near and inland from the coast of Mexico, specifically the states of Guerrero and Michoacan. These areas were devastated by flooding and mudslides from Hurricane Manuel last month, killing over 100 people. 
Raymond's slow and erratic motion is expected to continue the next day or so. Slight wobbles in Raymond's position could bring it slightly closer to the coast through Tuesday.
On Wednesday, a gradual turn to the west-southwest away from the Mexico coast is forecast to occur.
Due to Raymond's intensity and the uncertainties in its near-term track, hurricane warnings are in effect for the coast of southern Mexico, spanning from Tecpan de Galeana westward to Lazaro Cardenas. This includes the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo metropolitan area. Additionally hurricane watches and tropical storm warnings are in effect from Acapulco to Tecpan de Galeana.
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