Hurricane Simon pounds Mexico's coastline as 'life-threatening' warning issued

Hurricane Simon pounds Mexico's coastline as 'life-threatening' warning issued It is unclear if the hurricane will make landfall. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Tannur Anders 00:00, Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Updated: 00:05, Mon, Oct 12, 2026 A powerful hurricane battered the shoreline of a popular holiday spot (Image: AP) A powerful hurricane battered the shoreline of a popular holiday destination , with life-threatening effects anticipated. Hurricane Simon lashed Mexico's coast on Sunday, 12 October. The centre of the Category 4 system tracked parallel to the shoreline. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT It bore down on the Puerto Vallarta area - a well-known tourist destination - where its most destructive winds and rainfall were forecast to strike around midnight and persist through Monday morning. Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . 'Dangerous' hurricane to bring 100mph winds as authorities 'prepare for worst' Horror as hurricane hits holiday spot filled with Brits - emergency declared Whether the hurricane will reach land remains uncertain, according to the US National Hurricane Center, which could allow it to retain its formidable intensity, with sustained winds of 140 mph (220 kph). By midday Sunday, the eye was moving within about 65 miles (100 kilometres) of Cabo Corrientes at about 7 mph (11 kph). Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Phillipe Pappin, a senior hurricane centre specialist, indicated this westernmost point of mainland Mexico is the area most vulnerable to a direct strike from the system. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The centre of the Category 4 system tracked parallel to the shoreline (Image: AP) "We're expecting catastrophic wind and life-threatening storm surge impacts along that west-central coast of Mexico where the hurricane warning is currently in effect," Pappin said. "They're also getting very heavy rainfall associated with the storm that's likely going to produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides in areas of higher terrain along the Mexican coastline, and there will be significant swells." Hurricane Mexico Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments