Tropical Storm Simon forms in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center says rapid intensification could push Simon to 130 mph as it nears Mexico’s Pacific coast.
- On Wednesday, October 7, Tropical Depression Twenty-E strengthened into Tropical Storm Simon off Mexico's Pacific coast, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
- The National Hurricane Center forecasts Simon will intensify into a Category 4 hurricane by early Saturday, describing the storm as 'very dangerous' before reaching the coast.
- Forecasters warned Simon could dump 8 to 15 inches of rain across southwestern Mexico through Sunday, with isolated totals of up to 25 inches possible in Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco.
- Authorities have issued hurricane warnings for coastal portions of Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco; officials urge residents to complete preparations by late Friday.
- Beyond Mexico, AccuWeather reports tropical moisture from Simon will likely spread into the U.S. Southwest next week, bringing 1 to 2 inches of rain to New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.
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National ObserverStorms cause five deaths in Mexico as flood risk eases in southwestern US
ENSENADA, México (AP) — Hurricane Simon pounded western Mexico with more wind and rain Monday after tropical weather systems caused five deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts. The eye of the Category 2 hurricane remained offshore as its outer bands of winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Vallarta. Flood advisories were mostly lifted in the southwestern US after the remnant…
At least 6 dead in Mexico from effects of Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel
The death toll from Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel rose to six Tuesday after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides along Mexico's Pacific coast, authorities said.
The climate phenomenon El Niño leads to particularly many hurricanes in the Pacific this season. Now the cyclone "Simon" and the hurricane "Rachel" have claimed first victims in Mexico.
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A rare triple tropical threat targets the U.S. as Hurricane Isaias nears the Gulf Coast while storms Rachel and Simon unleash flooding rain across the Southwest.
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