Hurricane Polo Strengthens to Category 5 Off Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo, initially a tropical storm, rapidly intensified off the southwestern Mexican coast, reaching Category 5 status with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. The storm is expected to bring life-threatening flooding and heavy rains to coastal areas, with states on alert including Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.156 sourcesSee all sources