Hurricane Simon hits Mexico with 'life-threatening' flooding warning
A powerful hurricane battered the shoreline of a popular holiday destination, with life-threatening effects anticipated.
TL;DR
- Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, is battering Mexico's coast.
- Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination, is forecast to experience destructive winds and rainfall.
- Life-threatening storm surge, flooding, and mudslides are anticipated.
- The storm's center is moving parallel to the shoreline, near Cabo Corrientes.
- The westernmost point of mainland Mexico is considered most vulnerable to a direct strike.