Hurricane Tracker Shows Simon Still Active as Mexico Death Toll Climbs to Eight
The latest hurricane tracker reports indicate that at least eight people have died in Mexico from flooding and landslides triggered by Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, while severe thunderstorms, fire weather risks, haze, and heavy rain are affecting other parts of the world.
Mexico Death Toll Rises from Dual Tropical Systems
At least eight people have died after tropical weather from Rachel swept into the country. [2] Hurricane Simon remains active. [2] Images were taken on 11 October in Mexico near the border with California in the United States. [2] At least eight people have lost their lives after Hurricane Simon and the remnants of tropical storm Rachel hit Mexico. [2] Flooding and landslides have caused major destruction, especially in Ensenada. [2] Hurricane Simon is still active along the Mexican Pacific coast. [2] At least eight people have lost their lives after Hurricane Simon and the remnants of tropical storm Rachel swept across Mexico. [2] The heavy rain showers have triggered flooding and landslides in several places along the country's Pacific coast. [2] The worst impact has been on the coastal city of Ensenada in the state of Baja California, where the remnants of Rachel claimed at least five lives. [2] Among the deceased are a 13-year-old girl, two women aged 30 and 35, and a four-year-old boy. [2] Johana Nuriulu, who lives in the Buena Vista area of Ensenada, says the flood came at night after the power went out. [2] The weather has caused flooding in several places. [2] In addition, Hurricane Simon has raged farther south along the Mexican Pacific coast over the weekend, where one person lost their life. [2] The two weather centers have brought large amounts of precipitation that have triggered flooding and landslides along the country's Pacific coast. [2] While Rachel has dissipated, Simon is still active. [2]
Oklahoma Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cleveland, Oklahoma. [1] At 1043 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lexington to 4 miles south of Rosedale to 3 miles northeast of Wynnewood, moving east at 45 mph. [1] The hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts. [1] The source is radar indicated. [1] The impact is expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [1] Locations impacted include southeastern Norman, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Noble, Slaughterville, Wynnewood, Lexington, Stratford, Wayne, Washington, Paoli, Wanette, Byars, Etowah, Rosedale, Whitebead, and Trous. [1]
California Fire Weather Watch Issued
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Northern Lake Including Gravelly Valley. [3] The affected area covers fire weather zones 418 including Lake Pillsbury, 419 including the City of Clearlake, Middletown, Lower Lake, Indian Valley Reservoir, and other areas in eastern and southern Lake County. [3] Winds include sustained winds of 20-25 mph with gusts of 30-40 mph possible. [3] Humidity features low overnight recoveries of 30-35% that will drop to 15-20% through the morning. [3] Impacts mean any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. [3] Outdoor burning is not recommended. [3]
Singapore Haze Reaches Very Unhealthy Levels
Hourly PM2.5 readings were in the high range in central, western and southern Singapore on Thursday morning after spiking the day before. [4] At 11am, hourly PM2.5 readings in the three regions ranged from 156 to 182. [4] The central region's reading entered the high band at 197 at 10am, with the readings in the west and south regions entering at 161 and 156, respectively, an hour later. [4] Readings were elevated in the north and east at 89 and 108, respectively. [4] The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index was in the unhealthy band in all regions except the west, which recorded a very unhealthy reading of 211. [4] Readings in the other regions ranged from 127 to 193. [4] The hourly PM2.5 reading in the west region rose to a level not seen in Singapore since 2015 on Wednesday, peaking at 288. [4] The 24-hour PSI in the west also crossed into the very unhealthy band on Wednesday, topping out at 205. [4] Widespread hotspots were detected in Kalimantan and Sumatra, with moderate to dense smoke haze covering parts of southern Southeast Asia. [4] While showers may bring some respite, the hotspot and smoke haze situation is likely to remain elevated, especially over areas experiencing prolonged dry conditions, with a continued risk of severe transboundary haze occurrence. [4] Singapore's 24-hour PSI was forecast to be in the unhealthy to very unhealthy range. [4] Outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities at ActiveSG sports centres in the west remained shut on Thursday as part of precautionary measures. [4] The affected facilities are at its Bukit Batok, Bukit Gombak, Clementi, Choa Chu Kang, Hockey Village @ Boon Lay, Jurong East, Jurong Lake Gardens, Jurong West, Senja Cashew and Sport Village @ Jurong Town branches. [4] Sports centres in the north, south, east and central regions remain open. [4] The government on Wednesday brought forward the phased distribution of masks to vulnerable Singaporeans after PM2.5 levels reached the very high band. [4] Haze shelters at community clubs and selected Residents' Committee and Residents' Network centres have also been set up. [4] N95 mask distribution will commence in phases at community clubs and haze mask vending machines at selected public transport hubs, social service offices and People's Association venues. [4] The masks will be made available progressively at designated collection points and may not be immediately available at all locations. [4] The vending machines are being progressively deployed across the island from this evening and stocks will be replenished progressively and regularly. [4] Members of the public can visit the HazeMaskGoWhere website for more information on collection locations and live updates on mask availability at the vending machines. [4] Members of the public are encouraged to check the website for availability before heading to a collection point. [4] N95 masks may be unavailable at some retail outlets due to a spike in demand, but there are sufficient stocks of N95 masks in retailers' warehouses and government stockpiles. [4] The Haze Task Force is working closely with retailers to replenish stocks and ensure the availability of N95 masks to the public. [4]
Flooding and Wintry Blast Hit New Zealand
Flooding has swamped and closed a North Island highway as heavy rain lashes parts of New Zealand, with more expected into the afternoon. [5] MetService said rain was expected to move north across the North Island today, with heavier bursts possible in Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty before conditions. [5]
Global Severe Weather Overview
The severe thunderstorm warning covers locations including southeastern Norman, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Noble, Slaughterville, Wynnewood, Lexington, Stratford, Wayne, Washington, Paoli, Wanette, Byars, Etowah, Rosedale, Whitebead, and Trous. [1] At least eight people have lost their lives after Hurricane Simon and the remnants of tropical storm Rachel swept across Mexico, with the worst impact in Ensenada where the remnants of Rachel claimed at least five lives including a 13-year-old girl, two women aged 30 and 35, and a four-year-old boy. [2] A Fire Weather Watch covers zones including Lake Pillsbury and the City of Clearlake with sustained winds of 20-25 mph and humidity dropping to 15-20%. [3] Hourly PM2.5 readings in Singapore reached a peak of 288 in the west region. [4] Flooding has closed SH3 Awakino Gorge as heavy rain hits New Zealand. [5]
What to watch next: The hotspot and smoke haze situation is likely to remain elevated with a continued risk of severe transboundary haze occurrence, while rain is expected to move north across the North Island with heavier bursts possible in Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
