Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico

Summary

Hurricane Simon has strengthened to Category 4 off Mexico’s coast, and is expected to approach the country’s west-central coast as a major hurricane late October 10 or early October 11, The Hindu reports. The outlet says some additional strengthening remains possible before landfall. Earlier coverage reported that Hurricane Trudy had intensified into a major hurricane near Mexico’s Pacific coast and was expected to approach during the weekend.

Timeline

1. The Hindu

   17 Oct 2026, 10:30 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Simon strengthened to Category 4 off Mexico and is expected to approach the west-central coast as a major hurricane, with further strengthening possible before landfall.