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Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo's life-threatening landfall

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Mexican authorities are warning residents in Baja California Sur to prepare for Hurricane Polo's life-threatening landfall on September 28. The Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph, is expected to cause significant damage through heavy rains and flash floods, potentially dumping up to 12 inches of rain across the state. The storm, currently about 125 miles southwest of Cabo San Lazaro, has already caused evacuations and school cancellations along its path, including two fatalities in Jalisco state.
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Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 3 hurricane, was barreling towards Mexico's Baja California Sur state on September 28, threatening high winds, floods, and mudslides. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 115 mph (185 km/h) and was expected to make landfall later that day or early Tuesday morning. Residents stocked up on essentials like drinking water and food as the hurricane approached, while officials warned of life-threatening conditions due to heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.

The storm forced evacuations in some areas, such as Puerto San Carlos, a fishing town with around 5,700 people, where residents feared seawater could breach barriers. Meanwhile, forecasters predicted Polo would dump between 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) of rain across Baja California Sur, raising the risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.

As Hurricane Nolo moved away from Hawaii, it still posed a threat with potential torrential rain. Mexican authorities urged residents to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Polo by unplugging electrical appliances and securing their homes against strong winds and heavy rains that could cause power outages. Local businesses boarded up doors and windows overnight in coastal cities like Loreto and Ciudad Constitucion, as worsening weather conditions hampered further preparations. Schools were ordered closed on Monday to ensure public safety.

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Mexican authorities urged residents of Baja California Sur to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Polo on Monday, warning of life-threatening winds and flash floods. Restaurant and store owners in the coastal cities of Loreto and Ciudad Constitucion boarded up doors and windows overnight to protect their businesses, as worsening weather conditions were expected to hamper preparations later in the day.
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🔮 Mexican authorities urged residents of Baja California Sur to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Polo on Monday, warning of life-threatening winds and flash floods. Restaurant and store owners in the coastal cities of Loreto and Ciudad Constitucion boarded up doors and windows overnight to protect their businesses, as worsening weather conditions were expected to hamper preparations later in the day.
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Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo's life-threatening landfall asserted
coast → brace → landfall
Mexican authorities urged residents of Baja California Sur to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Polo on Monday, warning of life-threatening winds and flash floods. Restaurant and store owners in the coastal cities of Loreto and Ciudad Constitucion boarded up doors and windows overnight to protect their businesses, as worsening weather conditions were expected to hamper preparations later in the day. asserted
conditions → urge → day
"Before Hurricane Polo makes landfall, unplug electrical appliances and have an alternative light source ready," the civil protection office said in a post on X, warning that heavy rains and strong winds could cause power outages. uncertain
rains → make → outages
Early on Monday, the Category 3 hurricane was about 125 miles (200 km) southwest of Cabo San Lazaro in Baja California Sur, with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph (185 km/h) and higher gusts, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Polo is forecast to remain near major hurricane strength when it reaches Baja California Sur on Monday. uncertain
it → sustain → Monday
The storm is expected to dump 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) of rain across the state, raising the risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, NHC said. asserted
NHC → expect → flooding
Despite weakening slightly, Polo is expected make landfall as a dangerous Category 3 hurricane, private forecaster AccuWeather said. asserted
AccuWeather → weaken → hurricane
It noted the storm was set to hit a sparsely populated area, though towns including Las Barrancas and San Juanico lie in its path. asserted
towns → note → path
Polo, which has tracked off Mexico's Pacific coast for several days, has brought heavy rain, destructive waves and strong winds, prompting evacuations, port closures and school cancellations. asserted
which → track → evacuations
Two children died and their parents remain missing after their home was swept away in Jalisco state, while a young woman was swept away by strong currents on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, according to local authorities. uncertain
woman → die → authorities
After passing the Baja California peninsula, home to tourist destinations including Los Cabos or the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Polo is expected to weaken. asserted
Polo → pass → Lucas
However, it could still make a second landfall on mainland Mexico as a hurricane late Monday or early Tuesday. uncertain
it → make → hurricane
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