MEXICO HIT by HURRICANE SIMON — 30 INCHES of Rain & 33-FT WAVES (Latest Updates)

Hurricane Simon is battering Mexico’s Pacific coast after reaching near-Category 5 intensity, bringing destructive waves, torrential rain, flooding, and evacuations to communities around Puerto Vallarta. As of Monday, October 12, the storm remained a major hurricane offshore, with its slow movement prolonging dangerous conditions along the coast. In Jalisco, officials evacuated more than 5,000 people as hurricane warnings expanded and residents prepared for storm surge and potentially life-threatening flooding. Forecasts warned of waves reaching 33 feet and isolated rainfall totals of up to 30 inches. Puerto Vallarta shut off its water supply, suspended public transportation, opened emergency shelters, and closed its airport, leaving many travelers waiting for conditions to improve. The damage has already extended south into Guerrero, where authorities reported a death, injuries, damaged homes, and landslide cleanup. Power outages also affected tens of thousands of customers across several Pacific states, although crews restored electricity to nearly all affected customers by Sunday night. In this video, we examine Hurricane Simon’s unusual path along the coast, the flooding and damage reported across Mexico, emergency measures in Puerto Vallarta, and the storm’s projected turn inland. Its remaining moisture could also fuel several days of heavy rain and storms across parts of the United States. With damage assessments still incomplete, coastal communities remain on alert as Simon continues moving north. Global Weather covers natural disasters and extreme weather events as they develop, using sourced reporting and avoiding unsupported speculation. CHAPTERS 00:20 - Hurricane Simon Batters Mexico’s Pacific Coast 02:12 - Why Simon Has Avoided Landfall 04:06 - Fatalities and Damage Reported in Guerrero 06:02 - Extreme Rainfall Threatens Flooding and Mudslides 07:00 - Massive Waves and Storm Surge Threaten Puerto Vallarta 07:58 - Water Shutoffs, Shelters and Airpo