13-10-2026
At least two people have died in Mexico amid torrential rain and flooding associated with Hurricane Simon and the remnants of former Tropical Storm Rachel. Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado said a 71-year-old man, identified by relatives as Albino Moreno Jimenez, was killed when a retaining wall collapsed while he was feeding animals outside Chilpancingo. In Baja California, Governor Marina del Pilar reported the death of a young girl linked to Rachel’s impacts. At least 10 people were missing in the state—eight in Ensenada and two in San Felipe—though local reporting gave higher preliminary figures of two deaths and 11 missing.
Rachel, which reached Category 3 strength earlier in October, came ashore as a post-tropical cyclone, with its remnants moving north into southern California. Simon remained offshore but weakened from Category 4 to Category 2 by Monday. The US National Hurricane Center reported maximum sustained winds of about 155km/h and placed the storm roughly 115km west-southwest of Cabo Corrientes. Forecasters said it could make landfall later in the week. Warnings remained in effect because of the risk of landslides and dangerous surf. Officials urged residents to exercise caution, and experts warned the death toll could rise. A cliff diver also died in Mazatlan amid rough seas, but officials had not confirmed whether his death was directly connected to Simon.
The storms are part of an unusually active Pacific hurricane season. Twenty-one named storms had been recorded, and Simon pushed accumulated cyclone energy—a measure combining storm strength and duration—to a historic regional high, surpassing the previous record set in 2018. The article also describes destructive storms in Hawaii this year: Hurricane Lala caused flooding and deaths on the Big Island, Hurricane Lowell brought damaging winds, surge and outages to Kauai and Niihau, and Hurricane Nolo later caused further flooding and landslides.
Entities: Hurricane Simon, Tropical Storm Rachel, Evelyn Salgado, Marina del Pilar, Albino Moreno Jimenez • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-10-2026
Hurricane Simon weakened from a major Category 3 hurricane to Category 2 on Monday, but remained dangerous as its eye moved just offshore of west-central Mexico. The National Hurricane Center warned that damaging winds, heavy rain, storm surge, flooding and mudslides could affect coastal areas, particularly around Puerto Vallarta. Simon’s winds had fallen below the threshold for Category 3, though forecasters said the storm could strengthen again and was expected to remain a hurricane through midweek. It was forecast to approach the coast Wednesday into Thursday, while also bringing heavy rain to the U.S. Southern Plains later in the week.
Warnings and watches were in effect for parts of the Mexican coast. The hurricane center forecast additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in several states, with isolated totals potentially reaching 30 inches in parts of Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco. Officials warned that the rain could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain. A hurricane specialist also cautioned about catastrophic winds and dangerous storm surge.
Authorities in Jalisco suspended classes in coastal municipalities, began evacuations and urged hotels to move workers and visitors to shelters or safe areas. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, told people in several states to shelter in place, follow civil protection guidance and avoid traveling. National Guard vehicles and police patrolled Puerto Vallarta, where officers urged people to leave the waterfront and seek shelter.
Some residents said memories of a devastating 2002 hurricane had made people more prepared. But tourists continued arriving, and some visitors said they did not yet understand the danger. The article places Simon in the context of an active Pacific hurricane season, following another storm, Polo, which had recently struck Mexico and caused flooding farther north.
Entities: Hurricane Simon, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, National Hurricane Center, Claudia Sheinbaum • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-10-2026
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of Mexico, leaving five people dead, according to authorities cited in the report. The storms affected areas along Mexico’s Pacific coast and Baja California and prompted emergency rescues. The article’s headline and introductory text also say that five people remained missing, although the body provides no further details about those missing people or the rescue operations.
In southern Guerrero, Hurricane Simon was blamed for the death of a 71-year-old man in Chilpancingo. Governor Evelyn Salgado said he died when a wall collapsed, speaking during the daily presidential press conference. In Baja California, Tropical Storm Rachel was linked to the deaths of four members of one family, including two children. Their bodies were found on the outskirts of Ensenada, the state prosecutor’s office reported.
The report also connects the storms’ intensity to El Niño, describing the phenomenon as a rise in Pacific Ocean water temperatures and saying it is fuelling more intense hurricanes in the region this season. The article does not provide further meteorological details, information about the missing people, or an account of the extent of damage. It is a brief news report based primarily on statements from Mexican authorities and government officials.
Entities: Hurricane Simon, Tropical Storm Rachel, Mexico, Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Baja California • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-10-2026
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel caused at least five deaths along Mexico’s Pacific coast, damaging homes and infrastructure and bringing flooding, blocked roads, and fallen trees and electricity poles. In Guerrero, Simon was blamed for the death of a 71-year-old man after a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo. The storm also damaged coastal towns, including the port city of Acapulco. In Baja California, Tropical Storm Rachel was linked to the deaths of four members of one family, including two children, whose bodies were found near Ensenada. Five other people remained missing, and security forces rescued 32 people by helicopter. Officials were also assisting more than 50 people in temporary shelters.
Simon did not make landfall and was moving away from the coast after weakening to category two, but authorities kept a rain alert in place. The National Hurricane Center warned that heavy rainfall over west-central Mexico could still cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Waves up to five metres were expected in some coastal areas, while flooding and landslides had already affected communities near rivers and streams in Michoacan and Colima.
The article also links the storms to broader weather conditions, reporting that El Niño is contributing to more intense hurricanes in the region. Meteorologists expect the 2026–27 El Niño to be the strongest recorded, and scientists believe human-caused global heating is making El Niño events more intense.
Entities: Hurricane Simon, Tropical Storm Rachel, Mexico’s Pacific coast, Evelyn Salgado, Marina del Pilar • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-10-2026
The article reports on several storm-related emergencies affecting Mexico and the United States. Hurricane Simon, a Category 2 storm, remained offshore on Monday while its outer bands brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast. In Guerrero state, trees and power poles were uprooted, roads were blocked, and homes—including homes in Acapulco—were flooded. Five deaths were reported in connection with Simon. The US National Hurricane Center expected the storm to remain a hurricane through midweek and make landfall near Sinaloa on Thursday; forecasts warned that 5 to 10 inches of rain could cause life-threatening floods and mudslides. Puerto Vallarta’s airport suspended operations, though some businesses reopened as rain eased, and residents were urged to remain alert.
The article also describes destructive flooding in Baja California linked to Tropical Storm Rachel. Floodwaters swept away vehicles and damaged homes in Ensenada, while landslides and overflowing rivers cut off communities. Mexican military helicopters rescued 32 people from a ranch, including foreign visitors and children. At least 10 people were missing, and a young girl had died, according to Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila. Thousands of federal and state personnel were deployed to assist.
Rachel weakened into a post-tropical cyclone as it moved into Southern California, bringing large waves that damaged a Long Beach boardwalk and homes and prompted evacuations. Its remnants also produced significant rainfall in Las Vegas: 1.08 inches tied the city’s October daily record, previously set in 1947. Flood advisories were lifted in much of the Southwest by Monday. Separately, the article says power restoration was continuing in the US Southeast after Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall in Florida and was linked to at least four deaths. Drier weather was forecast for parts of the Southeast and mid-Atlantic, although above-normal temperatures were expected in some areas.
Entities: Hurricane Simon, Tropical Storm Rachel, Hurricane Isaias, Mexico's Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
