Hurricane Simon Threatens Mexico's West Coast as 3 Named Storms Churn Across North America
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 9
Hurricane Simon Threatens Mexico's West Coast as 3 Named Storms Churn Across North America
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 9
Summary
Hurricane Simon rapidly intensified off western Mexico and is expected to stay close enough to shore to bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rainfall.
Forecast models broadly show Simon turning northeast toward land, but even a small track shift could change landfall timing from Saturday night to early next week.
The longer Simon remains over open water, the longer it can hold extreme strength before weakening inland; if it reaches Category 5, it would be the Pacific season's fourth.
Tropical Storm Rachel is also moving toward the U.S.-Mexico border, while Hurricane Isaias is in the Gulf, leaving three named storms active across North America at once.