Mexico | Updated from official advisory dated October 11, 2026

Mexico’s National Water Commission (Conagua) warned of heavy to exceptionally intense rainfall, strong coastal winds and dangerous waves as Hurricane Simon moved near the central Pacific coast and post-tropical cyclone Rachel affected Baja California. The agency cautioned that the systems could trigger flooding, rising rivers and streams, and landslides in vulnerable areas.

In its October 11 advisory, Conagua said Simon was a Category 4 hurricane near the coast of Colima, while Rachel had moved inland near Ensenada, Baja California, as a post-tropical cyclone. Those are the positions and classifications in that dated bulletin, not a live status report for October 13.

Areas facing the greatest weather risks

The October 11 bulletin forecast exceptionally heavy rainfall in parts of Michoacán and Colima, with torrential rain in coastal and eastern areas of Jalisco and intense rainfall in parts of Guerrero. It also warned of strong winds and high waves along affected Pacific coastlines. For Baja California, Rachel was associated with heavy rain, strong gusts and hazardous coastal surf despite weakening as a post-tropical system.

Why the risks continue after a storm weakens

Even when a tropical cyclone weakens or becomes post-tropical, its rain bands, winds and coastal conditions can remain dangerous. Flooding and landslides may develop after the strongest winds have passed, especially in steep terrain and areas where rivers rise quickly.

Safety guidance

  • Follow the latest local civil-protection and weather-service warnings.
  • Avoid flooded roads, riverbanks, landslide-prone slopes and exposed coastal areas.
  • Follow evacuation instructions and do not approach the sea to watch large waves.
  • Use current official advisories for travel decisions; this report is not a live forecast.

Source

Reporting note: The cited official advisory is dated October 11. Readers should consult Conagua and local civil-protection authorities for newer conditions and alerts before acting.

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