Hurricane Polo Ramps Up to Category 5 Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo intensified to a Category 5 with 175 mph winds off southwestern Mexico, remaining offshore but posing a life-threatening flood risk for Guerrero and Michoacán. Forecasters expect heavy rainfall (roughly 4–8 inches, up to 8 inches in spots) and dangerous surf as Polo turns northwest in the coming days, with tropical storm warnings and watches in effect for parts of Guerrero, Michoacán, Jalisco and Oaxaca.