Isaias and Simon hurricanes impacting Gulf Coast and Mexico
The latest in this situation
- Simon's approach to the coast has led to airport closures in the Puerto Vallarta area.
- Simon pounded the Pacific coast, slamming communities near Sierra Madre and Puerto Vallarta.
- Hurricane Simon skirts the western coast of Mexico and may make landfall near Puerto Vallarta.
- Hurricane Isaias heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast while Hurricane Simon moves toward Mexico's Pacific coast, both influenced by El Niño.
How it started
Major Hurricanes Isaias and Simon Approach Coasts, Influenced by El Niño
What happened
Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane while heading toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, with officials expecting landfall near Destin late Friday. Meanwhile, Hurricane Simon strengthened into a Category 2 storm and is moving toward Mexico's Pacific coast, forecast to become a major hurricane by late Friday. Both storms are influenced by El Niño, which has led to above-average tropical storm activity in the Pacific this season.
Why it matters
The approach of these major hurricanes necessitates extensive preparations for storm surge and high winds along both coasts. The storms pose a direct threat to infrastructure and energy operations in the Gulf region. El Niño's influence is noted as a factor affecting the strength of Isaias.
Who's involved
- IsaiasMajor hurricane heading toward the U.S. Gulf Coast
- El NiñoClimate pattern influencing the strength and activity of the hurricanes
- DestinCity near which Isaias is expected to make landfall
- National Hurricane CenterAgency tracking and issuing advisories for Isaias
- AlabamaState actively impacted by Isaias
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationAgency monitoring the physical state and global impacts of El Niño
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CrownSpeculative
Crown might face increased costs or disruption due to Simon's threat to infrastructure.
- Gulf OilSpeculative
Gulf Oil could see production operations shut down due to Isaias.
- Florida Power & LightSpeculative
Florida Power & Light may incur increased operational costs while preparing for Isaias.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Florida Power & Light may face outages from Isaias stormFlorida Power & Light may face operational strain and power outages from Hurricane IsaiasLikely
- Isaias's inland winds may disrupt Houston County's infrastructureIsaias's inland wind spread could cause power outages and road closures in Houston CountyPossible
- El Niño may bring extreme weather to Central AmericaEl Niño could drive extreme weather and rainfall shifts across Central AmericaPossible
- How could Hurricane Isaias's impact on Gulf Coast refineries affect Shell?Hurricane Isaias could nudge fuel prices higher if Gulf Coast refineries shut downPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Hurricane Simon skirts the western coast of Mexico and may make landfall near Puerto Vallarta.Sub-event
Isaias heads to Gulf Coast; Simon moves to Pacific coast, both affected by El Niño.1 source
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