Hurricane Polo Fuels Fears of Landslides and Flooding in Mexico's Southwest
Forecasters said El Niño helped fuel Polo’s rapid jump to 150 mph winds, raising the risk of flooding and mudslides along the Pacific coast.
- On Wednesday, Hurricane Polo, a Category 4 storm, approached Southwestern Mexico, expected to skirt Guerrero state and bring heavy rain through Thursday.
- Rapid intensification stunned scientists, with the NHC describing the 24-hour strengthening as "truly remarkable," attributed by Colorado State University research scientist Philip Klotzbach to El Nino fueling warmer Pacific waters.
- Packing 150 mph winds, Polo was 160 miles south of Zihuatanejo and 300 miles southeast of Manzanillo on Wednesday, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 40 miles from the center.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated the storm was not expected to make landfall, though residents like Villegas prepared for tropical storm conditions in Guerrero, Michoacan, and Colima.
- Elsewhere in the Pacific, Hurricane Odalys churned about 1,265 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, posing no immediate threat of making landfall.
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Hurricane Polo is strengthening, raising concerns for coastal communities. While it's expected to stay offshore initially, significant risks from flooding, high winds, and storm surge linger in the forecast.
Hurricane Polo Strengthens As Pacific Coast Braces For Major Storm
Forecasters expect Polo to remain offshore for now, but its enormous strength means coastal communities could still face dangerous conditions. Flooding rain, damaging wind gusts and storm surge remain the biggest threats along portions of southwestern Mexico. A track closer to the coastline would significantly increase the risk of more severe impacts. “A broad area […]
Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified off the west coast of Mexico. Heavy rains, high waves and strong winds are expected to cause flooding and landslides in Mexico. The hurricane is described as one of the most powerful ever in the Pacific Ocean.
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