Hurricane Polo Makes Landfall in Baja California with Forecast of ‘Life-Threatening’ Winds – WTOP News
Authorities opened 169 shelters and suspended travel as the storm threatened 6-12 inches of rain and dangerous flooding across the peninsula.
- Hurricane Polo, a Category 3 storm with winds near 115 mph, is approaching Mexico’s Baja California Sur and could make landfall Monday afternoon or evening.
- Mexico’s Civil Protection urged evacuations from high-risk coastal areas, while schools suspended in-person classes across Baja California and Sonora.
- Forecasters warned that 6 to 12 inches of rain could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides, particularly in parts of Baja California Sur.
- Southern California may face high surf, strong rip currents, heavy rain, and possible coastal flooding.
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Hurricane Polo hits Baja California, raising flood threat for US Southwest
Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California with dangerous winds and torrential rain. Its impact, alongside other Pacific storms, is widening flood risks from Mexico to the US Southwest.
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California with forecast of ‘life-threatening’ winds – WTOP News
PUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Polo made landfall early Tuesday in the Mexican state of Baja California with flash flooding and winds described by forecasters as “life-threatening.” The Category 2 hurricane struck land just south of Las Barrancas, Mexico, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Cabo San Lazaro and about 70 miles...
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PUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Polo made landfall early Tuesday in the Mexican state of Baja California with flash flooding and winds described by forecasters as “life-threatening.” The Category 2 hurricane struck land just south
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California with forecast of ‘life-threatening’ winds
Workers pull a boat to shore as Hurricane Polo approaches Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur state, Mexico, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)(AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) PUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Polo made landfall early Tuesday in the Mexican state of Baja California with flash flooding and winds described by forecasters as […]
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