NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 29, 2026 UTC
Hurricane Polo made landfall early Tuesday in the Mexican state of Baja California as a Category 2 storm, bringing flash flooding and winds that forecasters described as life-threatening. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, the storm struck just south of Las Barrancas with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph while moving northeast at 13 mph. Officials in Sonora suspended nonessential activities, and the Mexican navy prepared vessels to ship aid to isolated coastal communities. [1]
Forecasters noted that Polo could bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the U.S. Southwest later in the week, affecting states like Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Rachel moved parallel to Mexico's coast, and Hurricane Nolo continued moving away from Hawaii after dropping heavy rain over the weekend. [1]
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- Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California with forecast of ‘life-threatening’ winds — 2026-09-29T08:06:53.010Z