Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast

What happened: Hurricane Simon and former tropical storm Rachel brought torrential rain and catastrophic flooding to Mexico's Pacific coast, with at least two deaths reported. Key numbers: 71-year-old man died in Guerrero; a young girl died in Baja California; at least 10 missing in Baja California; Simon weakened from Category 4 to Category 2 with winds Why it matters: Forecasters predict Simon could make landfall Thursday or Friday, and experts warn the death toll from both storms could rise. Officials urged residents to exercise caution amid downed trees, high winds and floodwaters. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Hurricane Simon and former tropical storm Rachel brought torrential rain and catastrophic flooding to Mexico's Pacific coast, with at least two deaths reported.

Forecasters predict Simon could make landfall Thursday or Friday, and experts warn the death toll from both storms could rise. Officials urged residents to exercise caution amid downed trees, high winds and floodwaters.