Hurricane Simon, Mexico: travel update

Updated 17 October 2026, 05:00 UTC. Simon is no longer an active storm at the US National Hurricane Center (checked 17 October 2026). Flooding and damage reports can follow for days: check local advice before you travel.

What we know

At 21:00 UTC on Friday 16 October, the remnants of Simon had maximum sustained winds of about 55 km/h (35 mph), with higher gusts, according to the US National Hurricane Center.
According to the US National Hurricane Center, the centre was about 160 km (100 miles) south-south-west of Cabo San Lucas and 495 km (305 miles) west-north-west of Cabo Corrientes, moving north-westward at about 20 km/h (13 mph).
The US National Hurricane Center said Simon has dissipated and that advisory 38 is its final advisory on the system.
According to the US National Hurricane Center, no coastal watches or warnings are in effect.
According to the US National Hurricane Center, swells from the remnants of Simon could affect parts of the west-central Mexico coast and Baja California Sur over the next day or so, and are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
The US National Hurricane Center advises consulting local weather office products, and refers to the US National Weather Service High Seas Forecasts for further information on the remnants.

If you are travelling

Follow instructions from local authorities and your hotel.
Check with your airline before travelling to the airport.
Contact your hotel to confirm arrangements for your dates.
Check the National Hurricane Center and official travel advice for the latest forecast.

Official sources

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