Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 with 240 kph winds as Mexico’s coast faces danger

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Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward Mexico's coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said on Saturday Simon's maximum sustained winds increased to 240 kph.

A storm of that strength or greater is considered a major hurricane. "This rainfall will produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain," the NHC said.

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