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Hurricane Simon Update: Mexico Floods, Texas Rain Risk
In brief
Hurricane Simon, a Category 1 storm, was about 100 miles west of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico, early Tuesday and moving northwest at about 3 mph, the US National Hurricane Center said. Tropical systems Simon and Rachel have been linked to at least five deaths in Mexico, CBS News reports.
Where is Hurricane Simon now? As of early Oct 13, Simon’s centre stayed offshore while its outer bands brought wind and heavy rain near Puerto Vallarta. CBS News reported maximum sustained winds of 90 mph and said forecasters expected it to keep hurricane strength through Wednesday.
How much rain will Hurricane Simon bring?
About 5 to 10 inches of rain are expected along coastal west-central Mexico, with up to 15 inches in Sinaloa by Thursday, according to CBS News. Moisture from Simon could raise flash-flood risk in parts of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri from Tuesday evening into Friday.
Who has been affected?
In Baja California, four people died after flooding linked to post-tropical cyclone Rachel, officials said, and others were missing. A man died in Guerrero after a wall collapsed. Puerto Vallarta’s airport suspended operations until Tuesday morning.
What should travellers do?
Check the National Hurricane Center, Mexico’s weather service and your airline before travelling to Pacific coast resorts this week.
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Why it matters
Simon threatens popular Mexican resorts and could push heavy rain into the US southern Plains this week.
People also ask
Is Hurricane Simon going to hit the US?
Forecasts keep Simon near Mexico, but its moisture could bring flash flooding to parts of Texas and the Plains.
What category is Hurricane Simon?
It was a Category 1 hurricane on Oct 13, according to reports citing the National Hurricane Center.
Sources
- CBS News: Hurricane Simon hitting western Mexico after tropical systems kill 5
- National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Simon Public Advisory
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