Storms Cause 5 Deaths in Mexico as Flood Risk Eases in Southwestern US
ENSENADA, México—Hurricane Simon pounded western Mexico with more wind and rain Monday after tropical weather systems caused five deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts. The eye of the Category 2 hurricane remained offshore as its outer bands of winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Vallarta. Flood advisories were mostly lifted in the southwestern U.S. after the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel caused weekend flooding in Las Vegas. Hurricane Simon Batters Mexico’s Pacific Coast In Mexico’s Baja California state, rescuers on Monday combed parts of the coastal city of Ensenada where floodwaters swept away vehicles and damaged homes. At least four people died in the state due to the impact of post-tropical cyclone Rachel....
TL;DR
- Hurricane Simon impacted western Mexico with wind and rain.
- Five deaths and damage were reported in Pacific coastal towns and resorts.
- The eye of Hurricane Simon remained offshore.
- Outer bands of Hurricane Simon hit communities between the Sierra Madre and the Pacific Ocean.
- Flood advisories were lifted in the southwestern US.
- Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel caused flooding in Las Vegas.
- Rescuers in Ensenada, Baja California, dealt with floodwaters that swept away vehicles and damaged homes.
- At least four people died in Baja California due to post-tropical cyclone Rachel.