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Hurricane Polo Weakens, Threatens Baja California
27 Sep
Summary
- Hurricane Polo, now a Category 3 storm, targets Baja California.
- Landfall is expected Monday night with 60-80 mph winds.
- Heavy rain and flooding risks extend to Sonora and Chihuahua.
Forecasters anticipate Hurricane Polo, downgraded to a Category 3 storm, will make landfall on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur late Monday night. Current projections indicate sustained winds between 60 and 80 mph, accompanied by significant rainfall.
While expected to weaken further to Category 1 status before landfall, Polo could still cause considerable damage, including toppling trees and power lines. Authorities have already taken precautionary measures, such as evacuations and port closures, along Mexico's Pacific coast.
The storm is expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain to Baja California, raising concerns about life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Subsequently, Polo is predicted to cross the Gulf of California, impacting the northern states of Sonora and Chihuahua.
