Climate
Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening waves for southern California
September 28, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Coverage
3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 10 hours
BNBBC News
Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo
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(opens the publisher’s site)Category 3 Hurricane Polo is forecast to make landfall in Baja California Sur, Mexico, while driving dangerous waves toward southern California.
- Hurricane Polo, a category 3 storm with winds near 115 mph, is forecast to make landfall in Baja California Sur on Monday or early Tuesday.
- The NHC warned heavy rainfall could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, and the regional government ordered schools closed on Monday.
- Governor Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío said temporary shelters had been opened, and federal authorities deployed thousands of navy and army troops.
- The US National Weather Service warned that storm-driven waves of 4–7 feet, strong rip currents and beach erosion could hit southern California beaches.