Is Hurricane Polo expected to make landfall in Baja California Sur on September 28, 2026?

Yes. On September 27, 2026, Reuters reported that Hurricane Polo had weakened to a Category 3 storm and was expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur on Monday night. As of 11 a.m. EDT Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center placed the hurricane about 200 miles off the Baja California coast, moving north-northwest at 12 mph with sustained winds of 125 mph.

Private forecaster AccuWeather said Polo could weaken further to a Category 1 hurricane before landfall, while still posing risks of downed trees and power lines. The storm was also forecast to bring 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) of rain across Baja California, raising the threat of flooding and mudslides before crossing into Sonora and Chihuahua.

Source: Reuters — Category 3 Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico’s coast, landfall expected Monday

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