Storms cause five deaths in Mexico as flood risk eases in southwestern US
Storms cause five deaths in Mexico as flood risk eases in southwestern US
ENSENADA, México (AP) — Hurricane Simon pounded western Mexico with more wind and rain Monday after tropical weather systems caused five deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts. The eye of the Category 2 hurricane remained offshore as its outer bands of winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Vallarta. Flood advisories were mostly lifted in the southwestern US after the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel caused weekend flooding in Las Vegas.