Hurricane Polo makes Baja landfall, headed for a 2nd in Mexico
Summary
Hurricane Polo hit the Baja California Peninsula as a Category 2 hurricane and then weakened to Category 1 while moving toward mainland Mexico. The storm is expected to cause heavy rain and flood risks across parts of the United States as its leftover moisture mixes with another storm system.Key Facts
- Hurricane Polo made landfall near Las Barrancas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, on September 28, 2026.
- It arrived as a Category 2 hurricane, with wind speeds between 96 and 110 mph.
- After landfall, Polo weakened to a Category 1 hurricane as it moved across Baja California.
- Polo is forecasted to make a second landfall on the mainland of Mexico, near Sonora.
- There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after the first landfall.
- Polo formed in the Pacific Ocean on September 20, alongside two other Pacific hurricanes.
- The storm’s moisture will combine with another U.S. storm system, causing increased flood risks in many states.
- Over 30 million people in a dozen U.S. states from California to Iowa face flood watches.
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