Two tropical cyclones, Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Trudy, are forming in the eastern Pacific, threatening Mexican coasts with heavy rains and flooding.
Two cyclones in the Pacific
Two tropical cyclones are forming in the eastern Pacific Ocean on October 14. Hurricane Simon is nearly stationary near Mexico’s coast, while Tropical Storm Trudy is growing stronger and may threaten Mexican shores.Simon’s current status
Hurricane Simon, which was a category 4 or 5 storm this weekend, is now a category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of about 175 km/h. It is located around 215 km southwest of Cabo Corrientes, off the coast of Jalisco, and is moving very slowly southwest.Flooding in western Mexico
Heavy rains from Simon have already caused flooding along Mexico’s western coast, especially near Manzanillo. Although Simon is far from the coast, dangerous waves and the risk of more flooding still need to be watched closely.Weakening expected but uncertain path
Simon is expected to start weakening gradually on Wednesday, but its movement remains unclear. This uncertainty makes it difficult to predict its full impact on nearby areas.Tropical Storm Trudy’s development
Further south, Tropical Storm Trudy formed on Tuesday near Mexico’s coast with winds near 75 km/h. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts Trudy to become a hurricane by Thursday and possibly reach category 3 or higher by the end of the week.Potential impacts of Trudy
As Trudy approaches the southwest of Mexico, coastal regions may face heavy rains, strong winds, high waves, and risks of flooding and landslides. Travelers in the area are advised to follow local guidelines and monitor hurricane updates.
