Hurricane Simon, classified as a Category 4 storm, is approaching the western coast of Mexico, prompting red alerts in Colima and Jalisco. Authorities have ordered evacuations and suspended non-essential activities. The storm is expected to make landfall with torrential rains and strong winds.
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported winds reaching 240 km/h with gusts up to 295 km/h near Colima’s shores. The storm’s approach has led to the suspension of non-essential activities in four states: Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the measures, effective from 4 p.M. Local time.
This follows a series of weather warnings issued by the SMN, which has placed multiple states on alert for extreme rainfall, exceeding 250 millimeters in Colima. The storm’s trajectory has raised concerns among local authorities, who have urged residents to take precautions and follow official guidance.
Hurricane Simon is the latest in a sequence of severe weather events affecting Mexico’s Pacific coast. Previous storms have led to similar alerts and evacuations, highlighting the region’s vulnerability to tropical cyclones. The current situation underscores the need for continued monitoring and preparedness as the storm nears landfall.
