Hurricane Polo Makes Landfall in Baja California Sur, Threatening US Southwest

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Published: 2026-09-29T09:00:00Z
Category: weather
Source: National Hurricane Center (NOAA) / AFP / U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico
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Hurricane Polo struck Baja California Sur as a Category 2 storm, causing severe winds, flash flooding, and dangerous storm surge. Conditions are expected to worsen in Sonora, Mexico, with its remnants bringing heavy rainfall and flood potential to the US Southwest and southern Plains. The U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo suspended services due to anticipated disruptions.

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