Hurricane Simon battered Mexico’s Pacific coast on Oct. 12, 2026, after reaching Category 4 strength, bringing flooding, evacuations and damage as it weakened while tracking just offshore.
By Monday, Simon had declined to Category 2, with maximum sustained winds near 105 mph as its center drifted west of Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco state. The storm’s slow movement kept dangerous winds and heavy rain over coastal communities, including areas near Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Cihuatlán. Floodwater entered homes and streets in Manzanillo, while rising rivers prompted warnings that more residents might need to leave.
Mexican authorities had already evacuated people from vulnerable locations and urged residents in several Pacific states to follow civil-protection instructions. The storm also caused at least one reported death in Guerrero, where officials said a wall collapsed. Forecasters warned of additional flooding and mudslides, with isolated rainfall totals potentially reaching several inches along the coast and mountains.
Simon was expected to continue weakening temporarily, though forecasters said it could remain a hurricane and possibly regain some strength before moving inland later in the week.