Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5, then weakens; threatens Mexico

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified to Category 5 on September 22, 2026, then weakened to Category 4 by September 23 as it skirted Mexico's Pacific coast, avoiding a direct hit. As of September 24, the storm brought dangerous waves, heavy rain, and storm surge to coastal communities; Mexico's Atlantic season remained historically quiet with zero hurricanes.

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Live Map: Track the path of Hurricane Polo

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Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.

Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast

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Heads up, Idaho: Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast Hurricane Polo has grown into a Category 5 storm in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico. #Idaho #Weather Hurricane Polo has grown into a Category 5 storm in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico.

Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5 off Mexico

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Hurricane Polo strengthened to Category 5 off Mexico’s southwestern Pacific coast on Sept. 22, with reports putting maximum sustained winds at 165 to 180 mph (265-290 kph). The National Hurricane Center described Polo as “extremely dangerous.” The storm was nearly stationary, about 210 miles (338 kilometers) south of Zihuatanejo, and was forecast to turn northwest before moving west-northwest whil

Hurricane Polo has reached Category 5 strength off Mexico's Pacific coast, with 165 mph winds. The NHC warns of life-threatening flooding and mudslides in southwestern Mexico through Thursday. # TDFP

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Hurricane Polo has reached Category 5 strength off Mexico's Pacific coast, with 165 mph winds. The NHC warns of life-threatening flooding and mudslides in southwestern Mexico through Thursday. # TDFP https:// bsky.app/profile/yossishow.bsk y.social/post/3mw5gln4x722w # TheDigitalFreePress # HurricanePolo # Mexico # ClimateChange # GlobalWarming # ElNino

Category 5 Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever'

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📰 Category 5 Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever' Hurricane Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades, and it was expected to skirt Mexico's... Source: NPR | Read story 💬 What are your perspectives on how this unfolds? #NewsBluesky #Polo #Hurricane Hurricane Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades, and it was expecte

Hurricane Polo churns off Mexico

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Hurricane Polo has strengthened into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades and is expected to skirt Mexico’s southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center described Polo as an “extremely dangerous” storm, with maximum sustained winds of 165 miles per hour.

Will This Be The Year Without A Hurricane? Quietest Atlantic Season Since1914. Pacific Buzzing With Hurricanes, Though

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Matt's Weather Rapport: The Atlantic Ocean hasn't had a #hurricane yet this year, which is the first time since 1914 that's happened. Meanwhile, the Pacific Ocean has been swarming with hurricanes. Blame #ElNino. Details: matttsweatherrapport.blogspot.com/2026/09/will... Satellite view of Category 5 Hurricane Polo off the southwest coast of Mexico on Tuesday. While the Atlantic Ocean is setting re