Hurricane Simon Hits Mexico
Simon's arrival comes on the heels , which slammed Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane before reaching the southwestern U.S. and bringing heavy flooding to the region.Reported by 2 of 10 outlets; wording from CBS News.
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Forecasters warned Simon could dump 8 to 15 inches (20 to 38 cm) of rain across parts of southwestern Mexico through Sunday, with isolated totals of up to 25 inches (64 cm) possible in the states of Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco.
Jalisco suspended classes on Friday and Monday in 22 coastal municipalities and began evacuating dozens of people from at-risk areas.
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The rainfall could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in mountainous areas.
The Mexican army has rescued 32 people by helicopter, including 22 foreign nationals, who had been trapped on a ranch in Ensenada.
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A dangerous storm surge was also possible near and east of where the storm's center makes landfall, the center said, with large and destructive waves expected along the coast.
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Simon had maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h early Friday and was moving northwest at seven km/h, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
Convenience stores, hotels and other businesses in Puerto Vallarta were boarding up their windows Saturday morning, when few were walking the streets under overcast skies.
"We'll be working as usual throughout the day, but when Civil Protection officials come and tell us we need to close, then we'll close and take shelter until the storm passes."
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How it changed
- 9 Oct
A dangerous storm surge was also possible near and east of where the storm's center makes landfall, the center said, with large and destructive waves expected along the coast.
- 10 Oct
Jalisco suspended classes on Friday and Monday in 22 coastal municipalities and began evacuating dozens of people from at-risk areas.
- 11 Oct
The Foreign Office said: 'Hurricane Simon is bringing heavy rain to Mexico’s Pacific coast.
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- 12 Oct
Total rainfall from the storm could reach 30 inches in parts of Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco, raising the risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in mountainous areas, the NHC said.
- 13 Oct
The Mexican army has rescued 32 people by helicopter, including 22 foreign nationals, who had been trapped on a ranch in Ensenada.
Coverage 15 articles
13 Oct Hurricane Simon hits Mexico after storms kill 6
CBS News
13 Oct Death toll rises to 6 as Hurricane Simon and Rachel remnants unleash floods in Mexico
Toronto Star
13 Oct Death toll rises to 6 as Hurricane Simon and Rachel remnants unleash floods in Mexico
The Independent
13 Oct German nationals among those airlifted to safety as storms kill five in Mexico
Euronews
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12 Oct Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 3 as rains flood Mexico's Pacific coast
The Straits Times- 11 Oct Hurricane Simon hits Mexico's Pacific coast, slamming towns and resorts
CBC 
11 Oct Holidaymakers warned against all but essential travel to Mexican resort Puerto Vallarta as hurricane Simon with 155 mph winds is set to make landfall
Daily Mail
11 Oct A ferocious Hurricane Simon nears Mexico with 155 mph winds and flooding fears
Global News
11 Oct Hurricane Simon nears Mexico with 155 mph winds and flooding fears
NPR
11 Oct Hurricane Simon strengthens into Category 4 storm as it takes aim at Mexico
CBS News
10 Oct Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Al Jazeera
10 Oct Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast
Global News10 Oct Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico
The Independent- 9 Oct Hurricane Simon forecast to get much stronger as it heads to Mexico's Pacific Coast
CBC 9 Oct Storm Simon seen exploding into major hurricane before hitting Mexico
The Straits Times
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