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Tropical Storm Simon forecast to become major hurricane, strike Mexico Pacific coast
Straits Times·MX·2 days ago
Hurricane Simon has strengthened to Category 2 and is forecast to become a major hurricane as it approaches western Mexico. The storm's rapid intensification raises risk of coastal flooding and infrastructure damage, though exact landfall location and timing 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 high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. The storm has caused significant power outages across the US Southeast, affecting over 840,000 customers. The full extent of damage and recovery timelines remain uncertain.