Puerto Vallarta Boards up as Hurricane Simon Hits Category 4 Strength
Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward Mexico’s coast.
Hurricane Simon has intensified into a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, making it a major hurricane. It is projected to make landfall on Mexico’s west-central coast on Sunday. The hurricane is expected to bring significant rainfall, with accumulations of 10 to 20 inches in some areas and up to 30 inches in others across Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco.
- Simon has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane.
- Maximum sustained winds have reached 150 mph (240 kph).
- The hurricane is expected to be near or inland of Mexico’s west-central coast on Sunday.
- Potential rainfall totals range from 10 to 20 inches, with up to 30 inches in specific areas.
- Affected states include Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco.
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