New Facts: Hurricane Polo Intensifies to Category 5 Storm
Hurricane Polo intensified to Category 5 off Mexico’s southwest coast. Sustained winds were estimated between 165 and 180 mph. It is expected to skirt the southwestern coastline, placing it among the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades.
Schools in vulnerable regions closed as authorities warned of flash floods and mudslides from intense rain. The U.S. government issued alerts for Americans in Mexico, urging people to avoid beaches and follow local precautions.
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