Pacific hurricanes Simon and Rachel threaten Mexico and California

Key developments

1. Oct 12, 2026

   Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast.

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2. Oct 12, 2026

   Long Beach officials opened additional sandbag sites as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches Southern California.

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3. Oct 12, 2026

   Hurricane Rachel is weakening but turning toward Southern California or Baja, threatening surf, winds and localized flooding.

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Simon Expected to Threaten Mexico as Major Hurricane

Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast this weekend, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain that could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Forecasts differ on the storm’s precise path and landfall location, but coastal warnings have been issued in parts of southwestern Mexico.

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Rachel Batters Southern California Coast

Long Beach officials have opened additional sandbag distribution sites and are urging residents—especially those on the vulnerable Peninsula—to prepare for possible coastal flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents and rain as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches. Swells and high tides could bring flooding and erosion, with further storm impacts possible into early next week.