Hurricane Polo Moving Off the Coast of Mexico Brings Heavy Rains
As Category 4 Hurricane Polo strikes the coast of Mexico, authorities have increased precautionary measures in the region, and the storm is expected to make landfall over the weekend.
Hurricane Polo, a Category 4 storm moving off the southwestern coast of Mexico, continues its advance, causing severe waves and heavy rainfall in coastal regions.
Current Status and Severity of the Hurricane
According to statements made by the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Polo is an extremely powerful storm operating at a Category 4 level with maximum sustained winds reaching approximately 250 kilometers per hour.
Expected Track and Landfall Date
Private forecasting agency AccuWeather predicts that the storm will make landfall over the Baja California peninsula late Sunday night or early Monday morning.
Precautions Taken in Coastal Regions
Local authorities near Cabo San Lucas have begun restricting beach access and closing the local port due to the risk of dangerous waves and coastal flooding.
Affected States and Rainfall Amounts
Additional rainfall of 50 to 100 millimeters is expected in the coastal areas of Michoacan, Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit states, with amounts possibly reaching 150 millimeters in isolated locations.