The storm slammed the Guerrero coast, tearing down 30 trees and toppling 12 utility poles, leaving Acapulco’s streets flooded and its airport grounded until Tuesday. Governor Evelyn Salgado said the damage cost “several million pesos” and called for emergency aid for the 2,500 families displaced.
Noelia Carrillo, a local weather analyst, warned residents that the hurricane’s path could shift, urging a stay‑alert stance as the National Hurricane Center projects continued severe winds and 5 to 10 inches of rain over west‑central Mexico.
Meanwhile, the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel wreaked havoc in Baja California, with rescuers hauling 32 people—including 22 foreigners and 13 children—from a ranch in Ensenada. Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila reported ten missing, one fatality, and 14,000 federal and state personnel now on the ground to clear debris and restore power.
As Simon tightens its grip, authorities in Sinaloa are mobilizing coastal defenses and issuing evacuation notices for low‑lying towns. The next big test arrives Thursday when the hurricane is expected to break landfall, a development that will trigger a full‑scale emergency response across the state.