Simon Skirts Puerto Vallarta as Cat 3; Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas Shut

Simon Skirts Puerto Vallarta as Cat 3; Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas Shut

Simon's eye stayed offshore as it weakened to Category 3 Monday, but its rain and surge closed nine ports and pushed 579 people into shelters across three states.

Mexico Shuts Nine Ports, Moves 579 to Safety Over Simon

Mexico closed nine ports, including Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas, as Category 4 Hurricane Simon moved up the coast; 579 were evacuated or sheltered.