Hurricane Simon Strengthens into Category 4 Storm as It Takes Aim at Mexico's Pacific Coast
October 10, 2026 / 11:28 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Hurricane Simon has strengthened to a Category 4 storm with 155 mph sustained winds.
- It is expected to approach Mexico's west-central coast as a major hurricane.
- The storm could bring 10 to 30 inches of rain to parts of southwestern Mexico, causing flooding and mudslides.
- Residents and businesses in coastal areas like Puerto Vallarta are boarding up and preparing for the storm.
- Jalisco state has suspended classes and begun evacuations in at-risk areas.
- The Pacific hurricane season has been active, with Simon following Hurricane Polo.