Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico’s Pacific coast

What happened: Hurricane Simon hit Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm on Sunday, its eye staying just offshore near Puerto Vallarta, with the worst winds and rain expected around midnight and into Monday morning. Key numbers: Maximum sustained winds 120 mph (195 kph). Why it matters: The hurricane center warned of catastrophic wind, life-threatening storm surge, flooding and mudslides along the west-central coast. Jalisco suspended classes and began evacuations, and President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents to stay sheltered. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Hurricane Simon hit Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm on Sunday, its eye staying just offshore near Puerto Vallarta, with the worst winds and rain expected around midnight and into Monday morning.

The hurricane center warned of catastrophic wind, life-threatening storm surge, flooding and mudslides along the west-central coast. Jalisco suspended classes and began evacuations, and President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents to stay sheltered.