Hurricane Polo Mexico September 2026
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Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains powerful off Mexican coast
The slow-moving storm was being fuelled by extremely warm waters caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon.
Polo was projected to head toward the coast of south-western Mexico but was not expected to make landfall.
Scientists monitoring ocean temperatures said the current El Niño climate phenomenon is now the strongest on record.
Hurricane Polo strengthens to Category 5 off Mexico's Pacific coast
A tropical storm watch was in effect from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula, Jalisco.
Hurricane Polo's wind speeds reached 180 mph on Tuesday, exceeding the 157 mph threshold for Category 5.
Polo's wind speeds tied 2009's Hurricane Rick as the third-strongest on record for the Eastern Pacific region.
Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo
Authorities closed ports and suspended classes in response to Hurricane Polo.
Hurricane Polo brought dangerous waves and heavy rain to Mexico's southwestern coast.
Hurricane Polo is one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades.