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Hurricane Simon lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, pounds resorts and towns

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barreled toward Mexico's Pacific coast.

Key facts

  • Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barreled toward Mexico's Pacific coast.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:33:30 UTC.

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  1. Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction across the US Gulf Coast

  2. El Nino sets temperature record in key Pacific zone: EU monitor

  3. Clashes reported in Yemen as Houthis advance towards Taiz

  4. Hurricane Simon batters Mexico's Pacific Coast

  5. Hurricane Simon lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, pounds resorts and towns

  6. Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico’s Pacific coast

Sources

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