Hurricane Polo, rapidly intensifying from strong El Niño patterns, rages off coast of Mexico
Mexico’s Pacific coast is being monitored as Hurricane Polo rapidly strengthens, driven by strong El Niño conditions. The storm now carries sustained winds of about 165 mph and is situated roughly 215 miles south of the resort town of Zihuatanejo. Meteorologists say the cyclone’s current trajectory makes a direct landfall on Mexico unlikely, though it remains a concern for nearby waters.