Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico

· Climate · Mexico

Hurricane Simon strengthened to Category 4 off Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening the country's west-central coast as businesses in Puerto Vallarta boarded up windows. Forecasters said Simon was expected to approach Mexico as a major hurricane late on Oct. 10 or early on Oct. 11. The storm adds to a busy period of tropical activity and raises risks for coastal communities, tourism and infrastructure along Mexico's Pacific shoreline.

Why it matters：A major hurricane near Mexico's coast threatens lives, tourism and infrastructure, adding to a heavy season of tropical storms.

Key points

  • Simon strengthened to Category 4 off Mexico's Pacific coast.
  • Businesses in Puerto Vallarta boarded up windows.
  • The storm was expected to approach Mexico as a major hurricane.

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