Texas readies flood rescue teams as Hurricane Simon's remnants bring a flash flood threat to West Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources ahead of storms expected from the Panhandle south and east through midweek.
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Category 4 Hurricane Simon skirts Mexico's west-central coast
Simon, with 130 mph winds, was passing near the coast south of Cabo Corrientes on Oct. 11 and was forecast to move offshore, then turn back toward Mexico.
Update: Rachel comes ashore in Baja as Orange County beaches close and a coastal flood warning takes effect
Rachel moved onshore over northern Baja California late on Oct. 10 and became post-tropical, while Newport Beach closed its beaches and piers ahead of the highest tides.