Puerto Vallarta Boards up as Hurricane Simon Hits Category 4 Strength
Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward Mexico’s coast.
TL;DR
- Simon has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane.
- Maximum sustained winds have reached 150 mph (240 kph).
- The hurricane is expected to be near or inland of Mexico's west-central coast on Sunday.
- Potential rainfall totals range from 10 to 20 inches, with up to 30 inches in specific areas.
- Affected states include Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco.