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Hurricane Simon hits western Mexico after storms kill 5

The slow-moving storm is bringing wind and flooding rain to Pacific coastal towns and resorts, where earlier tropical weather had already caused damage.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:06 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CBS News: “Hurricane Simon hits western Mexico after storms kill 5”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:06 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Hurricane Simon, Mexico.
BBN covered this story before: Hurricane Simon hits western Mexico after storms kill 5 (October 13).

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CBS NewsHurricane Simon hits western Mexico after storms kill 5

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHurricane Simon is moving slowly up the coast of west-central Mexico this morning, bringing strong wind and flooding rain to Pacific towns and resorts.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTropical weather systems in the region have already caused five deaths and damage in those coastal communities, according to CBS News.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe storm is crawling, and that is the part that worries forecasters, because a slow storm sits over the same ground and keeps dropping rain.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFlooding is the main concern along that stretch of coast, and anyone in the path should follow local emergency officials.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOur thoughts are with the families of those who died.