Polo climbs to Category 5 off Mexico as Hawaii braces for possible remnant storm and Fujiwhara watch
Hurricane Polo intensified to Category 5 off Mexico’s coast, becoming the third Cat 5 of the Eastern Pacific this season; Polo could interact with Tropical Storm Odalys via the Fujiwhara effect, creating forecast uncertainty. Remnants of a Hawaii storm may bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Big Island, while Polo’s moisture is forecast to push rainfall into New Mexico. The Atlantic remains quiet this year.