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  1. A weather alert indicates that Invest 99E could bring increasing winds and rough seas to Jalisco and Michoacán.
  2. Tropical Storm Polo is bringing heavy rain and adverse weather conditions to Michoacán, Jalisco, and Colima.

Major Hurricane Polo Expected to Impact Coastal States of Mexico

4 reports, 4 independent Updated Sep 23
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What happened

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Hurricane Polo escalated to major hurricane conditions, reaching a peak of Category 5 with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph. The storm is expected to skirt Guerrero state, submerging coastal areas with 4 to 6 inches of rain through Thursday. Tropical storm conditions, including torrential rain and strong winds, are also expected along the Pacific coasts of Michoacán and Colima through Thursday.

From applevalleynewsnow.com, abc13.com, kurv.com

Why it matters

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned of the storm's impacts and ordered port closures. The severe weather poses risks of coastal flooding and mudslides across Southwestern Mexico.

Tropical Storm Polo was already bringing heavy rain and adverse weather conditions to Michoacán, Jalisco, and Colima.

From applevalleynewsnow.com, abc13.com, kurv.com

Who's involved

  • GuerreroState in Mexico expected to be skirted by the hurricane, risking coastal flooding.
  • ColimaState of Mexico expected to experience tropical storm conditions along its Pacific coast.
  • MichoacánState of Mexico expected to experience tropical storm conditions along its Pacific coast.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GuerreroSpeculative

    Might face operational halts and trade revenue losses due to port shutdowns ordered by authorities.

  • ColimaSpeculative

    Could face disruptions to shipping and sales due to heavy rain and storm threat.

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How it developed

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  1. Incoming Category 5 hurricane causes high tides and dangerous surf in coastal areas.Sub-event
  2. Hurricane Polo is expected to skirt Guerrero state.Sub-event
  3. Hurricane Polo is escalating to major hurricane conditions.1 source
  4. Hurricane Polo is causing severe weather impacts including torrential rain, high winds, flooding, and mudslides across Southern Mexico.1 source
  5. President Sheinbaum warns of storm impacts from Polo, linking it to El Niño and ordering port closures.1 source

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