Hurricane Polo caused street flooding in Guaymas — Mexico News Daily

In the Mexican city of Guaymas, Hurricane Polo caused flooding, power outages and fallen trees after crossing the Baja California peninsula and the Gulf of California. Storm waves spilled over the Guaymas waterfront and flooded city streets, Mexico News Daily reports.

Consequences on the Sonora coast

The neighboring city of Empalme was also affected by the severe weather. Polo struck the coast of Sonora state as a Category 1 hurricane.

Sonora state authorities announced on Monday the suspension of all non-essential activities, including school classes, sporting events and some work, in the state capital and more than 12 municipalities. Travel was also suspended in areas where the hurricane was expected to make landfall, while the region's ports were closed.

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Passage through Baja California

On Monday at 22:00, Polo made landfall in the state of Baja California Sur, near the municipality of Comondú. There, the hurricane, which was Category 3 at the time, brought 15 to 30 centimeters of rainfall. Mexico's meteorological service reported sustained winds of 150–170 km/h, gusts of 180–200 km/h, and waves 7–9 meters high.

According to preliminary data from Baja California Sur authorities, there were no deaths or injuries as a result of the hurricane's passage there, and damage was assessed as minor. At the same time, hundreds of people in the region were evacuated. Mexico's Navy prepared personnel on the Pacific coast and dispatched three vessels to deliver aid to isolated coastal communities.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center forecast that Polo would weaken on Tuesday afternoon as it moved inland. Mexican authorities urged residents of dangerous areas to remain at home or in temporary shelters.