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Hurricane Simón intensifies to Cat 4, threatens Jalisco and Colima; Isaías exits
El FinancieroLO·MX·1 day ago
Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, is moving rapidly toward the Mexican coast, threatening landfall with high winds and storm surge. The exact landfall location and timing remain uncertain, but the storm poses significant risk to coastal communities. This development is part of the active 2026 hurricane season and could cause widespread damage and disruption.
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Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, impacting Alabama and the Florida Panhandle with damaging winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. The storm has caused widespread power outages affecting over 840,000 customers across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. The full extent of damage and the timeline for restoration remain uncertain.