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Tropical Storm Simon forecast to become major hurricane, strike Mexico Pacific coast
Straits Times·MX·3 days ago
Two hurricanes, Simón and Isaías, are advancing in the US and Mexico amid a delayed but active season, with a third storm, Rachel, forming in the Pacific. The Super Niño event is amplifying storm intensity, raising risks of coastal flooding and infrastructure damage. The exact tracks and landfall points remain uncertain.
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Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, impacting Alabama and the Florida Panhandle with damaging winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. The storm has caused widespread power outages affecting over 840,000 customers across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. The full extent of damage and the timeline for restoration remain uncertain.