Hurricane Simon 2026: Category 4 Monster Takes Aim at Mexico’s Southwest Coast

• by Shimanta Das
• October 11, 2026

Hurricane Simon intensified into a major hurricane on Friday night and is now a powerful Category 4 storm, threatening to bring life-threatening flooding rain, destructive winds, and dangerous storm surge to southwestern Mexico this weekend. As of October 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC, Simon was located off the west coast of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and a minimum central pressure of 933 mb. The storm is moving north at just 1 mph, a slow crawl that could prolong its impacts and exacerbate rainfall totals along the coast.

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Simon is expected to remain an extremely dangerous hurricane before making landfall along the southwestern coast of Mexico early Sunday morning. The storm is rated a 4 on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes in Mexico, reflecting the potential for life-threatening flooding rainfall, destructive winds, dangerous storm surge, and significant damage to property and infrastructure. “These winds can cause widespread power outages and down trees, as well as cause significant structural damage,” said DaSilva, a meteorologist tracking the storm. Residents in low-lying coastal areas are urged to heed evacuation orders and prepare for extended periods without electricity.

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The slow movement of Simon means that torrential rain will persist over the same areas for an extended period, greatly increasing the risk of flash flooding and mudslides, especially in mountainous terrain. Coastal communities can expect storm surge that could raise water levels by several feet above normal tide levels, leading to dangerous inundation. As Simon approaches, conditions will deteriorate rapidly, with tropical-storm-force winds extending far from the center.

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