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Mexico & US Brace for Twin Storm Fury
11 Oct
Summary
- Two major storms, Simon and Rachel, targeted Mexico and the US Southwest.
- Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, threatened western Mexico's coast.
- Rachel's remnants brought flash flood risks to parts of Southern California.
Western Mexico and the Southwestern United States faced a dual threat from Hurricane Simon and Post-Tropical Storm Rachel. Remnants of Rachel moved inland across northern Baja California late Saturday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. This system carried a risk of significant flash flooding from San Diego to Las Vegas.
Coastal areas in Southern California experienced restricted access and warnings due to the storm's impact. Rachel's passage meant south-facing beaches were vulnerable to coastal flooding from high tides.
Closely following Rachel was Hurricane Simon, an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm. Forecasters anticipated Simon moving near or over the coast of west-central Mexico on Sunday. Uncertainty remained regarding its exact landfall and the speed at which it might weaken, depending on its track.
