Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 ahead of Mexico landfall
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 21:00 · Archive
Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a Category 4 system with maximum sustained winds of up to 150 mph, heading toward Mexico's southwestern Pacific coast.
Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a Category 4 system as it moves toward Mexico's Pacific coast, with the National Hurricane Center reporting maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. The storm is expected to make landfall on Sunday between Manzanillo, Mexico's largest port, and Puerto Vallarta, a popular beach destination.
Forecasters warn that Simon could bring 10 to 20 inches of rain over parts of southwestern Mexico, with some areas potentially receiving up to 30 inches. The rainfall is expected to produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in areas with steep terrain. Storm surge is also expected along the coast near where the centre makes landfall, bringing large, destructive waves.
AccuWeather's Tyler Roys said Simon could deliver the most significant hurricane impact to this stretch of the Mexican Pacific coast since Hurricane Lidia in 2023. The state of Jalisco suspended classes on Friday and Monday in 22 coastal municipalities and began evacuating dozens of people from at-risk areas. Authorities asked the tourism sector in Puerto Vallarta to ensure both workers and visitors are fully accommodated in shelters or safe zones.
How it is being reported
- Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coastPuerto Vallarta businesses board up windows as Hurricane Simon threatens Mexico’s west-central coast.Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 22:10
- Hurricane Simon threatens southwestern Mexico, to land SundayHurricane Simon, which is now a Category 4 storm, is moving toward the southwestern coast of Mexico, expecting to make landfall on Sunday.UPI · 10 Oct, 20:46
- Hurricane Simon live tracker map: Storm’s path as it makes landfallHurricane Simon is expected to make landfall in Mexico late on SaturdayIndependent World · 10 Oct, 11:42
- Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches MexicoThe forecast was upgraded as Simon approached Mexico's southwestern and west-central Pacific coastIndependent World · 10 Oct, 08:41
In this story: Hurricane Simon · Mexico · Manzanillo · Puerto Vallarta · Jalisco · National Hurricane Center · AccuWeather
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