https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hurricane-simon-and-post-tropical-storm-rachel-bring-flood-risks-to-mexico-and-southwestern-u-sContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hurricane-simon-and-post-tropical-storm-rachel-bring-flood-risks-to-mexico-and-southwestern-u-shttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hurricane-simon-and-post-tropical-storm-rachel-bring-flood-risks-to-mexico-and-southwestern-u-s#u128733Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:50:15 +0000Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have caused between five and six deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast. Simon, a Category 2 hurricane with 155 mph winds, continues to pound western Mexico near Puerto Vallarta while remaining offshore. Tropical Storm Rachel previously triggered street flooding in Baja California and caused weekend flooding in Las Vegas. While flood advisories for the southwestern United States have mostly been lifted, the storms have caused significant damage to coastal towns and resorts.Why it mattersTwo tropical systems hit the Pacific coast and t