Mexico’s Pacific Coast Braces for Hurricane Polo’s Life-Threatening Landfall
The Category 3 storm could bring 6 to 12 inches of rain, raising the risk of flooding and mudslides, the National Hurricane Center said.
- On Monday, Mexican authorities urged residents of Baja California Sur to prepare for Hurricane Polo, a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph forecast to make landfall later that day.
- Tracking off Mexico's Pacific coast for several days, the storm has already caused three deaths: two children in Jalisco state whose home was swept away, and a young woman swept by strong currents in Puerto Vallarta.
- Meteorologists at the US-based National Hurricane Center warned the storm could dump 6 to 12 inches of rain across the state, raising risks of life-threatening flooding, mudslides, and power outages.
- Residents on Sunday stocked up on food and drinking water; in coastal cities like Loreto and Ciudad Constitucion, business owners boarded up windows while authorities in Cabo San Lucas restricted beach access.
- After passing the Baja California peninsula, Polo is expected to weaken, though the system could still make a second landfall on mainland Mexico as a hurricane late Monday or early Tuesday.
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Hurricane Polo gains strength and threat Mexico's coast The west coast of Mexico is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Polo, scheduled to touch the soil of Baja California South, a state bathed in the Pacific Ocean, on Monday (28). Mexican authorities issued a warning to residents of the region warning about the strong winds and the possibility of sudden floods that can cause deaths. "Before Hurricane Polo reaches the coast, turn off the ele…
It is expected to impact this Monday afternoon
Mexico’s Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo’s life-threatening landfall
By Aida Pelaez-Fernandez Sept 28 (Reuters) - Mexican authorities urged residents of Baja California Sur to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Polo on Monday, warning of life-threatening winds and flash floods. Restaurant and store owners in...
Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo's life-threatening landfall
LORETO, Mexico Sept 28 - Mexican authorities urged residents of Baja California Sur to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Polo on Monday, warning of life-threatening winds and flash floods. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Storm brings heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf, prompting evacuations, port closures and school cancellations along Mexico's Pacific coast
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