A rapidly intensifying hurricane is bearing down on Mexico’s Pacific coast, with its eye already close to shore early Sunday. Forecasters warn the storm is expected to make landfall later in the day, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall. Residents along the coast are under advisories as officials prepare for potential flooding and storm surges. Authorities urge preparedness as the system strengthens into an exceptionally strong storm system.
The eye of Hurricane Simon was just off the Pacific coast of Mexico early Sunday and was expected to move inland later in the day as an extremely powerful storm.