https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/coast-to-coast-cleanup-after-three-storms-batter-north-americaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/coast-to-coast-cleanup-after-three-storms-batter-north-americahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/coast-to-coast-cleanup-after-three-storms-batter-north-america#u125380Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:17:16 +0000North America is launching coast-to-coast cleanup efforts following a barrage of three storms that triggered widespread flooding and evacuations. Hurricane Simon strengthened into a Category 4 storm before moving along Mexico's Pacific coast, where it subsequently weakened to a Category 2 system. Tropical Storm Rachel also impacted the region, while its remnants brought flood risks to the southwestern United States before that threat began to ease. Across Mexico, the combined impact of the tropical systems resulted in five deaths, prompting evacuations and leaving western Mexico dealing w