Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 as it approaches Mexico

2026-10-10

Simon reached maximum sustained winds of 150 mph as it moved toward Mexico’s coast.
The storm could bring 10 to 20 inches of rain to parts of southwestern Mexico, with up to 30 inches in some areas, raising the risk of life-threatening floods and mudslides.
Jalisco suspended classes in 22 coastal municipalities and began evacuating people from at-risk areas ahead of Simon’s expected landfall early Sunday.
By Sunday, Simon’s eye was moving north just offshore, and forecasters said it was unclear whether it would make landfall.
By Sunday, Category 4 Simon was pounding Mexico’s Pacific coast, with its eye offshore and its strongest winds and rain hitting coastal communities.

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Hurricane Simon strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it approaches Mexico's coast (Los Angeles Times)
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Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico coast | Dunya News (Dunya News)
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Mexico's Sheinbaum sends urgent message to coastal residents as Hurricane Simon nears (The News International)
Le cyclone Simon se renforce en s'approchant du Mexique (La Croix)