Hurricane Simon hitting western Mexico after tropical systems kill 6

Key Points:

• The combined death toll from Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel reached six in Mexico due to flooding and landslides along the Pacific coast, with multiple fatalities reported in Baja California and Guerrero states.
• Hurricane Simon, a Category 1 storm with 90 mph winds, remained offshore but caused heavy rain and flooding in Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Guerrero, prompting ongoing alerts and emergency responses including military rescues.
• Tropical Storm Rachel, now a post-tropical cyclone, caused severe flooding in Baja California, sweeping away vehicles and damaging homes, while rescue operations saved dozens, including many foreigners and youths.
• The storms also impacted the U.S. Southwest with heavy rains causing flooding, record rainfall in Las Vegas, and evacuation of ultramarathon participants in Utah, while the Southeast dealt with power restoration after Hurricane Isaias caused at least four deaths.
• Authorities forecast continued rainfall and potential flash flooding in parts of Mexico and the U.S. through Friday, with Hurricane Simon expected to maintain hurricane strength before gradually weakening.