Hurricane Simon intensifies rapidly off Mexico's Pacific coast
Forecasters expect the storm to strengthen further and make landfall in southwestern Mexico this weekend, with a hurricane warning already in effect.
What happened
Hurricane Simon is rapidly intensifying off Mexico's Pacific coast.123
A hurricane warning is in effect from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Punta Mita, Nayarit.12
The storm is on a path expected to bring landfall in Colima or Jalisco as early as Saturday, with forecasts suggesting it could reach major hurricane strength, potentially Category 4.12
As of Friday, the US National Hurricane Center reported maximum sustained winds near 90 mph (150 kph).3
Key points
Where accounts differ
Each account is attributed to who makes it. We do not judge between them.
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported on evacuations, government emergency measures, or damage from the storm.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the current exact category or wind speed consistently; figures given (Category 2, near Category 4, 90 mph winds) appear at different points and are not reconciled.
Why it matters
Forecasters warn the storm could bring 18 to 24 inches of rainfall, raising risks of flooding and mudslides in southwestern Mexico, including popular tourist areas.2
What to watch
- Whether Hurricane Simon reaches major hurricane or Category 4 strength before landfall.
- The storm's eventual landfall location in Colima or Jalisco.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Latin America
- 1Mexico News DailyMXPrivate
Simon, strengthening rapidly, could hit Jalisco or Colima as a major hurricane this weekend
South Asia
- 2The Times of IndiaINPrivate
Hurricane Simon intensifies rapidly as it moves across Pacific
Southeast Asia
- 3The Straits TimesSGPrivate
Hurricane Simon quickly intensifies off Mexico's Pacific coast