Baja California — state of Mexico

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Baja California

state of Mexico

In brief

Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast this weekend, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain that could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Forecasts differ on the storm’s precise path and landfall location, but coastal warnings have been issued in parts of southwestern Mexico.

Hurricane Rachel reached Category 3 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast, where it was moving slowly westward and was forecast to remain offshore. Authorities warned of dangerous surf and rip currents, heavy rain, and possible landslides and flooding in several coastal states.

Genevieve in the eastern Pacific is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane, potentially reaching Category 3 with winds around 125 mph, while remaining largely at sea though swells could affect Mexico’s coast and California with dangerous surf and rip currents. Nearby, Fausto remains a Category 2 hurricane, and forecasters note rapid intensification is more likely in a warming ocean, with potential broader impacts such as a later heat wave in the U.S. Southwest and western states.

LatestMexico Storms: Two Dead, 10 MissingAt least two people died and 10 remain missing in Mexico after Hurricane Simon and storm Rachel brought torrential rain and flooding to Pacific coast communities.1d