Tropical Storm Simon Forecast to Intensify into Major Hurricane, Mexico's Pacific Coast Under Watch

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Published: 2026-10-08T21:48:22Z
Category: weather
Source: U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico / National Hurricane Center (NOAA)
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Tropical Storm Simon is projected to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday and a major hurricane by Saturday. A hurricane watch has been issued for Mexico's Pacific coastal areas from Manzanillo to Punta Mita. This development anticipates heavy rainfall, life-threatening flooding, mudslides, and hazardous ocean conditions across the states of Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, and Michoacan, posing significant danger to residents.

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