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Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico, threatens US Southwest

September 29, 2026

Summary

Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California Sur, Mexico, as a Category 2 storm, bringing damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding. The hurricane is expected to impact the Southwest U.S. with potential flooding.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico, could bring flooding to Southwest U.S.
  • Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California, 'life-threatening' winds forecast

Center

  • Wind whips Mexico’s northern Pacific coast, and some streets flood as Hurricane Polo bears down - AP News
  • Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico's Baja California Sur, carries on toward mainland
  • Hurricane Polo makes landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast

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