Hurricane Polo drenches Mexico as powerful storm heads toward Baja California
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Hurricane Polo brought heavy rain to Mexico’s coast while tracking toward the Baja California region, with Reuters reporting that the storm was expected to make landfall Sunday night.
The Guardian reported that Polo had maximum sustained winds of about 150 mph, with stronger gusts near its core. Hurricane-force winds extended roughly 40 miles from the center and tropical storm-force winds reached up to 125 miles. The storm was forecast to move west-northwest before turning northwest on Saturday, though its intensity could fluctuate.
A pressure reading of 892 millibars recorded on Sept. 22 made Polo the second-most intense hurricane on record in the eastern Pacific, according to The Guardian. Exceptionally warm Pacific waters were helping the hurricane maintain its strength.
The storm also raised concerns along the Southern California coast. KTLA reported worries about conditions at beaches, while the Orange County Register cited the combination of Polo, high tides and a Kelvin wave. Yahoo also reported potential effects in Southern California.
Separately, AP reported that another storm, Nolo, was taking aim at Hawaii as Polo drenched Mexico’s coast.
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