Hurricane Polo forecast to hit Mexico's Baja California Sur state as Category 1 storm

Hurricane Polo, which has weakened to a Category 3 storm, is expected to make landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast in Baja California Sur state Monday night, forecasters said. The hurricane is forecast to bring sustained winds of 60 to 80 miles (97 to 129 kilometers) per hour and heavy rain, prompting evacuations, port closures, and school cancellations. Heavy rainfall is expected to bring 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) of rain to parts of Baja California, increasing the threat of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.