Tropical Storm Polo forms off southwestern Mexico
Tropical Storm Polo formed off the southwestern coast of Mexico and is forecast to strengthen rapidly, potentially reaching major hurricane status by midweek. It is tracking east-northeast at about 5 mph with a predicted turn toward the east on Tuesday and toward the north and northwest by Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall to Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco through Thursday. The system formed late Sunday with winds around 40 mph and is located roughly 270 miles south of Manzanillo and 270 miles southwest of Zihuatanejo. Forecasters emphasize the evolving path and increasing intensity, with implications for coastal and inland impacts as Polo approaches.
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Tropical Storm Polo formed late Sunday off the southwestern coast of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph.
Forecasts indicate rapid strengthening over the coming days, with the potential to become a major hurricane by midweek according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Polo's motion is toward the east-northeast at about 5 mph, with a predicted turn toward the east on Tuesday and a sharper turn toward the north and northwest on Wednesday.
Heavy rainfall is anticipated for the Mexican states of Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco through Thursday, signaling substantial flood and mudslide risks in the region.
The storm’s center is about 270 miles south of Manzanillo and 270 miles southwest of Zihuatanejo, placing it in a position to influence multiple Pacific coastal areas.
Separately, Tropical Storm Fay formed in the northern Atlantic and Tropical Storm Odalys formed in the Pacific far from land, underscoring multiple active systems in the region.
The National Hurricane Center (Miami) is the primary source for Polo’s trajectory, intensity, and projected changes as it evolves.