Hurricane Simon, without making direct landfall, dealt a serious blow to Mexico's coastal regions. Strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall led to flooding in a number of settlements along the coast. Despite the storm's center remaining over water, its impact on coastal infrastructure and natural landscapes proved significant. Specialists' particular attention was drawn to an unusual phenomenon accompanying the hurricane — wave-like disturbances in the upper layers of the atmosphere. Such atmospheric waves, caused by powerful convective processes within the storm, were recorded by meteorological observations and satellite imagery. Such effects are of interest to scientists studying the interaction of tropical cyclones with the upper atmosphere, including the stratosphere. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation, warning residents of coastal areas about possible further flooding and strong winds as the storm approaches or moves away. Emergency services remain on alert to assist affected areas.