Hurricane Simon has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm, threatening Mexico’s Pacific coast with dangerous winds and life-threatening flooding. According to CBS News, the National Hurricane Center reported that Simon’s maximum sustained winds increased to 155 mph on Saturday.
Key Takeaways
Hurricane Simon has intensified into a Category 4 storm, threatening Mexico's Pacific coast with dangerous winds and flooding. The hurricane is expected to make landfall on Sunday near the states of Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco.
- Hurricane Simon reaches Category 4 strength with sustained winds up to 157 mph
- Storm expected to bring heavy rainfall (up to 30 inches) causing life-threatening flooding and mudslides in southwestern Mexico
- Evacuations underway in Puerto Vallarta as businesses board up windows and prepare for the storm's impact
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Category And Wind Speed | Broad Agreement | Category 4 with winds up to 157 mph. | |
| Rainfall Amounts | Broad Agreement | Rain totals of 10-20 inches, up to 30 in some areas. | |
| Landfall Location | Broad Agreement | Expected near Mexico's west-central coast. |
Hurricane Category And Wind Speed
Broad AgreementCategory 4 with winds up to 157 mph.
Rainfall Amounts
Broad AgreementRain totals of 10-20 inches, up to 30 in some areas.
Landfall Location
Broad AgreementExpected near Mexico's west-central coast.
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The hurricane is expected to approach or move just inland of Mexico's west-central coast late on Saturday or early Sunday, bringing as much as 10 to 20 inches of rain over parts of southwestern Mexico, with some areas in the states of Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco receiving up to 30 inches. This rainfall will produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain.
The National Hurricane Center warned that preparations should be rushed to completion before conditions deteriorate later tonight. Jalisco state suspended classes on Monday in 22 coastal municipalities and began evacuating dozens of people from at-risk areas. Convenience stores, hotels and other businesses in Puerto Vallarta were boarding up their windows Saturday morning.
According to Los Angeles Times, Canadian tourist Ed Currie said the hurricane had not yet affected his plans. He mentioned he would stay in the hotel with his wife and look out the window hopefully. Meanwhile, local resident Jesús Gómez expressed hope that the storm wouldn't hit them hard.
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