Hurricane Simon, moving slowly toward Mexico, threatens with strong winds and prolonged impact due to its slow pace.
Hurricane Simon approaches Mexico
Hurricane Simon is expected to reach Mexico's central-western region by midweek, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm is currently moving slowly along the Pacific coast toward the northwest.Storm path and movement
The latest forecasts predict that Simon will begin turning northeast on Tuesday and gradually move inland by midweek. This slow movement increases the potential for prolonged impacts in the affected areas.Wind speeds and storm intensity
The NHC reported that Simon is producing wind gusts exceeding 185 km/h in some regions. Although it has been downgraded to a level 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which ranges from 1 to 5, its slow movement of 7 km/h keeps it dangerous.Storm duration and weakening
The NHC says Simon should remain a hurricane until midweek, but it is expected to weaken quickly once it makes landfall. The storm's slow movement means its effects may linger longer in the region.El Niño influence on the storm
Simon is part of a series of tropical storms in the Pacific, which have been intensified by El Niño, a climate phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific. Scientists expect El Niño to lead to more powerful cyclones this season.
