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Hurricane Simon strengthens into Category 4 storm as it takes aim at Mexico

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

What happened

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

Key facts

  • Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward Mexico's Pacific coast.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:28:31 UTC.

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Sources

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Simon is expected to approach the ‌west-central coast of Mexico as a major hurricane late on October 10 or early October 11, and some additional strengthening remains possible before landfall…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu