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This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA shows Hurricane Simon in the Pacific on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.

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Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico's coast

Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico's coast

Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it heads toward Mexico’s coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that Simon’s maximum sustained winds have reached 150 mph. A storm of this strength is considered a major hurricane. Heavy rainfall is expected over parts of southwestern Mexico, with rain possibly concentrated across the coast of Jalisco and parts of Michoacan, Colima, and Nayarit. Forecasters warn of life-threatening flooding and mudslides. The bulletin also urged residents to take immediate action to prepare.