Hurricane Simon lashes Mexico’s Pacific coast, threatening landfall
The US National Hurricane Center said Simon is expected 'to move inland across west-central Mexico around midweek'.
Hurricane Simon made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Monday, bringing severe winds and heavy rainfall, according to the US National Hurricane Center. The category 3 storm, downgraded from its initial strength, was located approximately 50 miles off Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco state. The hurricane was moving slowly and posed a significant threat to the region.
Weather reports had initially predicted a landfall on Sunday, but Simon made landfall earlier than expected on Monday. Dangerous winds and flooding rains continued along the coast. Simon's formation is a result of the ongoing El Nino ocean warming phenomenon, which has weakened wind shear, allowing storms to gain strength. This season has already seen a busy pattern of hurricanes in the Pacific, with El Nino contributing to the increased activity.
In contrast, the Atlantic hurricane season has remained relatively quiet due to the same El Nino effects.
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