According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (Advisory 17A), Simon has maximum sustained winds of 220 km/h (140 mph) and is moving north-northwest at 11 km/h, about 100 km south-southeast of Cabo Corrientes. Its center is expected to pass very near the coast of west-central Mexico this afternoon and tonight and to remain close to the coast on Monday, still as a major hurricane.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Punta San Telmo (Michoacán) to El Roblito (Nayarit), which covers Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Punta de Mita and the south shore (Yelapa, Quimixto, Las Ánimas). Expect hurricane-force winds, 200–400 mm of additional rain with a risk of flash floods and mudslides, storm surge and life-threatening surf and rip currents.
Jalisco Civil Protection asked residents and visitors to stay indoors since Saturday 5:00 PM. Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) suspended operations on Saturday evening; reopening is scheduled for Monday Oct 12 at 8:00 AM, subject to weather and runway inspections — check with your airline before heading to the airport. Bus lines, schools (through Oct 13) and beaches are closed.
Tours, boat trips and beach activities are paused while the alert is in effect. If you are in town or arriving soon, follow the official sources below.
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