Hurricane Simon Drifting Southwestward, Tropical Storm Trudy Expected to Become a Hurricane in Eastern Pacific

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories for Hurricane Simon, which is compact and drifting southwestward with maximum sustained winds near 105 mph (165 km/h). Interests in west-central Mexico and Baja California Sur should continue to monitor Simon. Additionally, Tropical Storm Trudy, located south of Acapulco, Mexico, is expected to rapidly intensify and become a hurricane by tonight (October 14, 2026) and a major hurricane by Friday. Residents of southwestern and west-central Mexico are advised to monitor Trudy's progress.