Hurricane Simon strengthens as it nears western Mexico
Hurricane Simon has intensified into a Category 4 storm, threatening the west-central coast of Mexico with high winds and flooding. Authorities have issued warnings and begun evacuations as the storm approaches the region.
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Add to Preferred Sources A National Guard member patrols the boardwalk in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Simon. Hurricane Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm and was expected to make landfall or skirt the coast of west-central Mexico on Sunday, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Fluctuations in strength are expected until the core of Simon reaches the coast, with a maximum wind speed of 155 miles (249 kilometers) per hour, the NHC said in an update.
"Significant or catastrophic wind, surge , and rainfall appear likely over portions of west-central Mexico" on Saturday night and Sunday, the center added.
"Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion shortly in the hurricane warning area."
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