Hurricane Simon hits Mexico after storms kill 6

What happened: Hurricane Simon moved slowly off Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 1 storm, bringing heavy rain to Nayarit and Sinaloa. Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel and related flooding killed six people along Mexico's Pacific coast. Key numbers: Simon's strongest sustained winds were 90 mph, Why it matters: The hurricane center said Simon's intensity could fluctuate but would likely maintain hurricane strength through Thursday, with gradual weakening forecast after. Moisture from Simon could bring flash flooding to parts of five U.S. states from this evening through Friday morning. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Hurricane Simon moved slowly off Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 1 storm, bringing heavy rain to Nayarit and Sinaloa. Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel and related flooding killed six people along Mexico's Pacific coast.

The hurricane center said Simon's intensity could fluctuate but would likely maintain hurricane strength through Thursday, with gradual weakening forecast after. Moisture from Simon could bring flash flooding to parts of five U.S. states from this evening through Friday morning.