🚨🌀 HURRICANE SIMON: 7:40 AM UPDATE — VALLARTA, DON'T LOWER YOUR GUARD!
📅 Monday, October 12, 2026
📡 NHC Advisory #20A | 6:00 AM Puerto Vallarta Time
Well, Vallarta, Mother Nature has slowed down her performance, but that doesn't mean she's leaving the stage! 🌪️
Hurricane Simon remains a CATEGORY 3 MAJOR HURRICANE, moving slowly offshore near our coastline.
🔴 LATEST VERIFIED CONDITIONS
• 🌀 Category 3 — Major Hurricane
• 💨 Sustained winds: 185 km/h (115 mph)
• 📍 80 km west-southwest of Cabo Corrientes
• 🧭 Moving northwest at just 4 km/h
• 🌪️ Central pressure: 958 mb
🚨 WHAT'S CHANGED?
• Simon slowed from 7 km/h to 4 km/h.
• Maximum winds remain at 185 km/h.
• Hurricane warnings remain in effect.
• NO official all-clear has been confirmed.
⚠️ MAJOR RISKS REMAIN
• 🌧️ Dangerous flooding and rising rivers
• ⛰️ Landslides and mudslides
• 💨 Destructive winds
• 🌊 Coastal flooding and dangerous waves
• 🚧 Flooded roads and hazardous travel
✈️ AIRPORT UPDATE
Puerto Vallarta International Airport's announced closure remains in effect until Tuesday, October 13, at 8 AM, subject to further updates.
🏠 EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Bahía de Banderas has designated 18 temporary shelters. Confirm which are open with Protección Civil before traveling.
❤️ VALLARTA, LISTEN UP!
Just because the wind slows down doesn't mean it's time for margaritas on the Malecón.
• ✅ Stay sheltered if your location is safe.
• ✅ Avoid beaches, rivers and flooded streets.
• ✅ Never drive through floodwater.
• ✅ Follow Protección Civil instructions.
• 📞 Emergencies: 911
The party can wait. Your life cannot.
📡 Official updates: nhc.noaa.gov
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Last updated October 12, 2026