Hurricane Polo intensifies into category 5 storm off Mexico
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Posted Sep 23, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-23-0930
Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into a category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast with sustained winds reaching 180 mph.
Hurricane Polo has rapidly strengthened into a category 5 storm off the Pacific coast of Mexico, making it one of the most severe weather events in the region this season.
A reconnaissance flight conducted on Tuesday by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recorded sustained winds reaching approximately 180 mph (285 km/h), accompanied by even stronger gusts. Forecasts from the Miami-based National Hurricane Center indicate the system has become one of the most powerful storms of the Pacific season as it continues off the Mexican coastline.
Sources: BBC News.