The storms come as weather experts have predicted an above-average hurricane season that could produce up to 24 named storms.

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. Weakening into a tropical depression,

John had weakened to a Category 2 hurricane with 100 mph maximum sustained winds, according to the US National Hurricane Center.

At least two people died after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast overnight, authorities reported Tuesday, with the cyclone since downgraded to a tropical storm and expected to weaken further.