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Hurricane unleashes hell on Pacific Coast as streets turn to rivers and violent winds battered homes

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Khan, Z. (2026, September 29). Hurricane unleashes hell on Pacific Coast as streets turn to rivers and violent winds battered homes. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/29/us-news/hurricane-polo-brings-heavy-rains-flooding-to-mexicos-pacific-coast/

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Hurricane Polo made landfall around 11 p.m. local time Monday near the town of Las Barrancas in Baja California Sur, Mexico, with estimated sustained winds of 90 to 95 knots (105-110 mph). By Tuesday morning, it had weakened slightly but still brought hurricane-force winds over parts of the coast and northern regions. Videos showed massive waves crashing into coastal areas and streets flooded with rushing water. The National Hurricane Center warned that Polo could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in mountainous terrain, as it moved northeastward across Baja California Sur and was forecast to make a second landfall over southern Sonora by late Tuesday morning.

Written by AI on 2026-09-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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The tempest made its first landfall around 11 p.m. Monday local time along the west coast of Baja California Sur, just south of the small town of Las Barrancas, according to the National Hurricane Center. uncertain

tempest → make → Center

The storm was likely a Category 2 hurricane at landfall, with maximum sustained winds estimated at 90 to 95 knots, or roughly 105 to 110 mph. asserted

storm → estimate → knots

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Sign → sign → California

By early Tuesday, Polo had weakened somewhat after moving over land but was still packing hurricane-force winds. asserted

Polo → weaken → winds

At 5 a.m. MST, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, with higher gusts, and was located about 65 miles north-northwest of Loreto, according to the NHC. uncertain

storm → have → NHC

Hurricane-force winds extended as far as 30 miles from the center, while tropical-storm-force winds reached up to 90 miles. asserted

winds → extend → miles

Dramatic footage shared by ABC Eyewitness News showed massive waves surging into a hotel restaurant in Playa Azul, as Polo battered Mexico’s Pacific coastline. asserted

Polo → share → coastline

Other videos showed powerful surf pounding coastal areas and floodwaters rushing through streets, with vehicles appearing to be pushed or moved by the force of the water. asserted

vehicles → show → water

The NHC warned Polo’s heavy rainfall could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly across mountainous terrain. uncertain

rainfall → warn → terrain

The storm was forecast to dump 6 to 12 inches of rain across portions of Baja California Sur, with another 4 to 6 inches — and isolated totals of up to 8 inches — expected across southern and central Sonora. asserted

inches → forecast → Sonora

Polo was moving northeast at about 10 mph early Tuesday and was expected to accelerate significantly as it crossed the Gulf of California. asserted

it → move → California

The hurricane was then expected to make a second landfall over southern Sonora late Tuesday morning, with hurricane conditions expected across portions of mainland Mexico. asserted

conditions → expect → Mexico

The NHC said Polo could still be a hurricane when it reaches Sonora, although rapid weakening is expected once it moves inland over the rugged terrain of northwestern Mexico. uncertain

it → say → Mexico

A hurricane warning was in effect for portions of Baja California Sur and mainland Mexico, including the area from Bahia Kino to Huatabampito. asserted

warning → include → Huatabampito

The storm was also expected to unleash dangerous storm surge and large, destructive waves along vulnerable coastlines. asserted

storm → expect → coastlines

Even after Polo dissipates, its remnants could continue causing problems farther north. uncertain

remnants → dissipate → problems

The NHC said moisture from the storm could contribute to heavy rainfall, flash flooding and gusty winds across the southwestern US and southern Plains, including southern New Mexico and far western Texas. uncertain

moisture → say → Mexico

Forecasters expect Polo to weaken into a post-tropical system by Wednesday and dissipate later that day. asserted

Polo → expect → Wednesday

The NHC warned that dangerous surf and rip currents would continue along portions of northwestern Mexico and Baja California for at least another day. asserted

surf → warn → day

Hurricane unleashes hell on Pacific Coast as streets turn to rivers and violent winds battered homes

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