# Hurricane Simon hits Mexico's Pacific coast

> Category 4 hurricane Simon pounds Mexico's Pacific resorts and vulnerable towns.
- Title: Hurricane Simon hits Mexico's Pacific coast · Seattletimes
- Summary: Category 4 hurricane Simon pounds Mexico's Pacific resorts and vulnerable towns. Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, is causing dangerous storm surges…
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## Hurricane Simon intensifies
Hurricane Simon reached Category 4 strength with 150 mph winds as it pounded Mexico's Pacific coast on Sunday.
## Landfall uncertainty
Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Simon may not make landfall but could maintain dangerous strength.
## Puerto Vallarta at risk
Residents in Puerto Vallarta face flooding and mudslides as the storm approaches their coastal communities.
## Storm surge warning
The National Hurricane Center warned of catastrophic storm surges and life-threatening flooding in western Mexico.
## Heavy rainfall expected
Simon could bring 10 to 20 inches of rain, with some areas receiving up to 30 inches, causing severe flooding.
## Evacuation underway
Jalisco suspended classes and began evacuating residents as the storm approached.
## Key takeaway

Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, is causing dangerous storm surges, flooding and mudslides in Mexico's Pacific coastal areas.