Hurricane Simon is expected to impact Mexico’s central-west coast on October 10, 2026 after reaching maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
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Hurricane Simon is forecast to travel across Mexico’s west-central coast from Punta San Telmo to San Blas and is expected to impact the country’s central-west coast on October 10, 2026.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Simon’s maximum sustained winds increased to 155 km/h, with higher gusts, as of Friday, October 9, 2026.
The storm is expected to intensify and strengthen further on Saturday.
A report published Friday, October 9, 2026 says “preparations should be rushed to completion today.”
The federal government warned the hurricane is likely to bring excessive rainfall and violent winds, with risks including flash flooding and landslides, along with possible severe disruption to essential services.
The services identified as potentially affected include transportation, power distribution, water and food supply, telecommunications networks, emergency services, and medical care.
The evidence also advises travellers to monitor local news and weather reports and follow instructions from local authorities.
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