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 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
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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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