Hurricane Simón rapidly intensifies to Cat 4, threatens Guerrero and Michoacán

Hurricane Simón, currently a Category 1, is forecast to rapidly intensify to Category 4 within hours, bringing torrential rains to the Mexican states of Guerrero and Michoacán. The rapid intensification is a deviation from typical forecasts and raises the risk of severe flooding and landslides. The exact track and landfall location remain uncertain, but the threat to coastal communities is high.