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Hurricane Simon intensifies to Category 4 near Mexico
Simon grew from a tropical storm into a Category 2 and then a Category 4 Pacific hurricane with 150 mph winds. It is heading toward Mexico's Pacific coast.
Why it matters
A powerful hurricane threatens coastal communities in Mexico.
Background
Mexico's Pacific coast is frequently affected by eastern Pacific hurricanes. Several storms in recent years have intensified rapidly shortly before landfall.
The story so far
- Simon strengthens into category 2 hurricane in the Pacific
- Hurricane Simon intensifies to Category 4 near Mexico
- Hurricane Simon intensifies to Category 4 near Mexico
- Hurricanes Rachel and Simon kill two on Mexico's coasts
- Two dead as Hurricanes Rachel and Simon strike Mexico's coasts
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