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Hurricane Polo Surges to Category 4, ‘Strongest Ever’ Off Mexico

September 23, 2026

Summary

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico's southwestern coast, driven by warm El Niño waters, with scientists warning of potential widespread deaths from such powerful weather events.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Hurricane Polo is a powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico. See its path.

Center

  • Hurricane Polo churns off Mexico’s Pacific coast as ‘one of the strongest storms ever’ - AP News
  • Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico

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