Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as heavy rains bring floods to US Southwest
- Posted on September 29, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Hurricane Polo struck Baja California Sur on Tuesday, unleashing destructive winds and intense rainfall across Mexico's northwestern coast. The powerful storm surge inundated coastal communities while severe weather patterns extended northward, triggering flooding alerts throughout the US Southwest. Emergency services mobilized to address infrastructure damage as fallen trees blocked streets and power outages affected thousands of residents in the affected regions.
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Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as heavy rains bring floods to US Southwest
Hurricane Polo pummeled the Mexican state of Baja California Sur with powerful winds and rain as it made landfall Tuesday, leaving coastal areas flooded and streets littered with fallen trees.
