Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 2 as it continues to lash Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Simon has weakened to a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 105 mph while moving off Mexico’s Pacific coast. Authorities report that the storm has resulted in one fatality, a 71-year-old man, and caused property damage and flooding in the region.

While the storm is currently positioned off the west coast, forecasts from the US National Hurricane Center indicate it may maintain winds near 100 mph as it approaches a potential landfall later in the week. Reports clarify that the storm has not yet made landfall despite its ongoing impact on the coastal area.