Category 4 Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico’s coast, landfall expected
The NHC downgraded the hurricane from Category 5 on Saturday.
Category 4 Hurricane Polo, currently moving northwest at 9 mph, is threatening Mexico’s Pacific coast and is expected to make landfall in Baja California Sur on Monday, according to forecasters. Initially a Category 5, the storm has since been downgraded to a Category 4, with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. AccuWeather predicts that Polo will likely weaken to a Category 2 before making landfall, which could impact areas including Las Barrancas and other small towns.
The hurricane has already prompted evacuations, port closures, and school cancellations, with heavy rain and strong winds causing hazardous conditions. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns of potential life-threatening flooding, mudslides, and coastal flooding, with up to 10 inches of rain expected in parts of Baja California Sur.
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