Tropical Storm Simon formed Wednesday off western Mexico and is expected to become a dangerous hurricane late Thursday.
On Wednesday afternoon, Simon was 300 miles southeast of Manzanillo. According to the US-based National Hurricane Center, Simon will turn toward shore as a hurricane and become a major hurricane (winds 111 mph or higher) on Saturday, before slamming or skirting the coast.
The National Hurricane Center cautioned: "There is a risk of dangerous wind and storm surge impacts along portions of the west-central coast of Mexico over the weekend and into early next week, and watches could be required by [Wednesday night.]"
High surf, heavy rainfall and potential life-threatening flooding are expected over a wide area.
Radio Formula Jalisco
cautioned that Simon is expected to produce more than 15 inches of rain in the state of Jalisco, where Simon could make full or partial landfall.
The National Hurricane Center warned that Simon could produce rainfall totals from 15 to 25 inches across portions of Colima and Michoacan through Sunday.
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