### [2026-10-9](/feed/2026/10/9/index.md)

##### Tropical cyclones in 2026
# Simon strengthens into a category 2 Pacific hurricane. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-simon-mexico-pacific-733c6a028547ee832c885274cf11589e)

### Changes:

1. Isaias strengthens into a category 3 Atlantic hurricane.  _2026-10-09 22:13:37 (First version)_
1. Simon strengthens into a category 2 Pacific hurricane.  _(Current version)_

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