Wooden boards protect the windows of a McDonald's fast food restaurant in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on October 22, 2022, ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Roslyn. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
Picture of seafront building in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, taken on October 22, 2022, before the arrival of Hurricane Roslyn. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
Picture of wooden boards before they are put on a store's front as a protection ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Roslyn, in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on October 22, 2022. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
Picture of a coffee shop with tape on its doors and windows as a protection ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Roslyn, in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on October 22, 2022. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
Two members of Civil Protection check the beach ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Roslyn, in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on October 22, 2022. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
Sandbags protect the entrance of a mall before the arrival of Hurricane Roslyn, in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on October 22, 2022. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
Picture of seafront building in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, taken on October 22, 2022, before the arrival of Hurricane Roslyn. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
Picture of a store with wooden boards on its front as a protection ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Roslyn, in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on October 22, 2022. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
Picture of a store with wooden boards on its windows as a protection ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Roslyn, in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on October 22, 2022. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
A man walks along the beach before the arrival of Hurricane Roslyn, in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on October 22, 2022. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
People protect the windows of a swimwear shop with wooden boards as they prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Roslyn, in the tourist area of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on October 22, 2022. - Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)
The hurricane is expected to spread inland, moving north-northeast at 16 mph. The storm will produce high winds and rainfall throughout the hurricane watch area with flash flooding possible. Life-threatening surf conditions and rip currents are also possible along the coast.
A hurricane warning is currently in effect for Playa Perula to Escuinapa and Las Islas Marias, and a hurricane watch is in effect for the area north of Escuinapa to Mazatlan.
Roslyn was initially forecast to hit as a Category 4 storm.
