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LIVE: Hurricane Simon in Puerto Vallarta — Warnings, Closures and Emergency Updates

October 10, 2026

Category 4 Hurricane Simon: Puerto Vallarta Remains Under Hurricane Warning Hurricane Simon remains a dangerous Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center’s Saturday morning advisory. The storm is approximately 215 miles (345 km) south-southeast of Cabo Corrientes, moving slowly north. It is expected to approach...

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Hurricane Simón is the main concern in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday, Oct. 10, with storm preparations and service shutdowns shaping the day.

Weather risk: Simón reached Category 4 early Saturday. Heavy rain threatens flooding and landslides, and storm-force winds could reach the coast before landfall.
Bridge and public works: The Amado Nervo bridge was still closed in Friday’s report. Do not rely on it for travel between Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas.
Getting around: Unibus PV will run only until 5 p.m. today. Complete essential trips and arrange your return before service stops.
Household services: SEAPAL asks residents to store water for at least 72 hours. Garbage collection stops at 7 p.m.; keep rubbish inside during the suspension.
Beaches and flights: Red flags prohibit swimming, and Volaris has canceled its Puerto Vallarta flights for today and Sunday. Confirm travel plans directly with your airline.
Resident reminder: Protection Civil asks residents to be sheltered by 5 p.m.. If your home is vulnerable to flooding or landslides, move to a refuge early. Five shelters are available; UNIVA, at Avenida Universidad del Valle de Atemajac 500, accepts pets.

What’s happening in PV today?

Hurricane Simón has suspended municipal events and disrupted entertainment plans for Saturday, Oct. 10.

Municipal culture: The Instituto Vallartense de Cultura has suspended events, workshops and classes in its facilities. No reopening date has been announced.
Sports and community leagues: COMUDE’s events, leagues, workshops and sports schools remain suspended. Activities are tentatively due to resume Tuesday, Oct. 13, if weather conditions permit.
Río Cuale Municipal Market: Commercial and administrative activities are suspended starting today. Plan shopping elsewhere before taking shelter.
Dining and evening plans: CANIRAC reports that some restaurants have already closed, while others plan to close at 4 p.m. today. Protection Civil’s 5 p.m. shelter guidance should take priority over advertised evening shows.

Water outage / public service alert today?

Puerto Vallarta’s Saturday travel and household-service plans need to account for buses stopping at 5 p.m. and garbage collection stopping at 7 p.m.

Buses: Unibus PV service ends at 5 p.m. today. A Monday restart is tentative and depends on weather and road conditions.
Cross-bay travel: The Amado Nervo bridge remained closed in the latest report, dated Oct. 9. Do not treat it as an available alternative route.
Street hazard: A resident reported a large pothole outside Venustiano Carranza 509, near the small tunnel exit, on Friday. Use caution around the damaged surface and loose stones.
Water and roadworks: SEAPAL recommends a 72-hour water reserve and may close storage-tank outlets as a precaution. It is also securing street excavations ahead of rain; respect barriers around worksites.
Electricity: CFE has positioned repair crews and equipment in the region for possible storm damage. Power interruptions could also affect water pumping, so prepare household reserves before conditions deteriorate.
Garbage: Collection stops at 7 p.m. today and is scheduled to resume at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Keep bags inside so wind and runoff do not scatter waste or block drains.

Red flags close nine popular Puerto Vallarta beaches as rip currents rise

Beach flag or ocean warning today?

Saturday is a day to stay out of the sea and away from exposed shoreline as Hurricane Simón approaches Puerto Vallarta.

Beach flags: The latest report, from Oct. 9, places red flags along Puerto Vallarta’s coast. Swimming is prohibited; follow lifeguards’ instructions.
Ocean conditions: Rough surf and dangerous currents remain the main swimming risks. A quiet-looking patch of water does not cancel the red-flag restriction.
Port status: Puerto Vallarta’s port closed to all navigation at 4 p.m. Friday. The notice covers its jurisdiction in Puerto Vallarta, Cabo Corrientes and Tomatlán; boat outings must wait for authorized reopening.
River mouths and runoff: Avoid river mouths and estuary outlets today. With heavy rain expected, runoff may carry pollution into coastal water; SEMARNAT identifies river discharge as a source of coastal contamination.
Wildlife warnings: Purple flags signal dangerous fauna. Follow any such flag or lifeguard warning at your location, alongside the red swimming restriction.
Best beach window: No swimming window is recommended today. Municipal Protection Civil advises staying away from beaches during the storm; skip shoreline walks and watching waves from exposed access points.

Peso exchange rate today?

Saturday is a market break for the peso, so the Oct. 10 morning reference comes from Friday’s trading, not a new interbank session.

USD/MXN reference: Banxico’s official Friday closing rate was 18.4111 pesos per U.S. dollar, or about 18.41. This is a market benchmark, not a guaranteed cash-exchange rate.
Morning movement: There is no fresh regular Saturday trading session. Foreign exchange markets close for the weekend and reopen Sunday afternoon, so a carried-over quote should not be described as a new peso gain or loss.
Official FIX: Banxico determined Friday’s FIX at 18.4163. No new FIX is issued today; this official reference also differs from bank and exchange-office prices.
Main market backdrop: Friday’s peso weakness followed Banxico’s meeting minutes, which raised expectations of further rate cuts and a narrower interest-rate gap with the United States. Dollar strength added pressure.
Exchanging today: Compare the provider’s buy rate, sell rate, and fees before exchanging cash. Weekend retail quotes can differ even while regular currency trading is closed.

Airport/travel update today?

Hurricane Simón is disrupting weekend air travel through Puerto Vallarta, so check your flight before leaving for the airport on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Volaris cancellations: The airline has canceled Puerto Vallarta flights for Oct. 10–11. GAP’s earlier notice specifically listed the Querétaro round trip, VOI7506/7507, and Mexico City round trip, VOI282/283, for today.
Airport status: GAP reported the terminal open and operating at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Confirm today’s flight status with your airline before traveling to the terminal.
Weather-related changes: GAP and airlines warn that the storm can alter flight schedules. Check your airline’s app, email notifications and flight-status page for cancellations, delays or rebooking instructions.
Viva passengers: A weather-flexibility policy covers Puerto Vallarta flights dated Oct. 9–12, including options for date changes, route changes or an electronic refund certificate, subject to the airline’s terms.
Ground travel: Unibus PV stops service at 5 p.m. today. Arrange transport only after confirming your flight, and follow Protection Civil’s instructions to be sheltered by 5 p.m.