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Mexico Pacific coast faces threats from Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Trudy
Two tropical systems are impacting Mexico's Pacific coast. Hurricane Simon, currently a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 150 km/h, is moving slowly and remains a threat to Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, and Nayarit. While Simon's track is uncertain, it is expected to weaken into a tropical storm near Los Cabos by Saturday. Heavy rains and flooding have already been reported in Nayarit.
Simultaneously, Tropical Storm Trudy has formed in the Pacific and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Forecasters warn that Trudy could intensify into a major hurricane by Friday, potentially impacting the coasts of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco. The system is expected to bring intense rainfall and high waves to the southern and southeastern regions of Mexico.
The combined impact of these systems and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel has resulted in at least six deaths, primarily due to flooding and landslides in Baja California, including Ensenada. Authorities have activated emergency response plans and issued warnings regarding rising river levels and coastal hazards.
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Baja California · Claudia Sheinbaum · Colima · Coordinación Nacional de Protección Civil · Evelyn Salgado · Fabian Vazquez · Guerrero · Hurricane Rachel · Hurricane Simon · Hurricane Trudy · Jalisco · Marina del Pilar
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Hurricane Simon was located 80 km west-southwest of Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco at 5:00 AM local time.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Mexican army, Civil Protection, and Red Cross have organized patrols in Chihuatlán, Jalisco, due to rising river levels.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rainfall in Jalisco and Sinaloa may reach 15-20 cm locally.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hurricane Simon is a Category 3 storm with winds reaching 185 km/h.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Navy is assisting with water removal in Manzanillo, Colima.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The hurricane is moving northwest at a speed of 4 km/h.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rainfall could reach up to 76 cm in parts of Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rains in Guerrero caused landslides, fallen trees, and damage to electrical infrastructure. telenorte.info
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are no reported deaths or injuries in Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Hurricane Simón is a category 3 storm with sustained winds of 185 km/h and gusts up to 220 km/h. telenorte.info
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mexican Armed Forces have activated the DN-III-E Plan to assist the population.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Colima, the hurricane affected 71 homes and 35 businesses. telenorte.info