“Strongest hurricane in recorded history” set to hit Mexico as authorities prepare for “catastrophic destruction”

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The strongest hurricane recorded in history had Mexico holding its breath Friday as residents prepared for its “potentially catastrophic” landfall later in the day. Hurricane Patricia, which grew to a Category 5 storm Thursday night, swirled off the country’s western coast with 200 mph winds while meteorologists attempted to pinpoint what areas would be hit hardest.…