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Polo

Hurricane Polo is moving east off the coast of Mexico, and while it's heading away from land, some coastal areas are under a Tropical Storm Watch.

Max winds
80 mph
Pressure
977 mb
Movement
E at 5 mph
Official NHC Forecast Cone
Official National Hurricane Center 5-day forecast cone for ep172026

The forecast cone represents the probable track of the storm's center. Dangerous impacts can occur well outside the cone.

📍 Basin
Eastern Pacific Ocean
📍 Location
233 mi WSW of Acapulco, Mexico
Show coordinates
15.30°, -103.00°

What this means

Hurricane Polo is currently located about 233 miles west-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico. It has maximum winds of 81 miles per hour and is moving east at 5 miles per hour. This eastward movement means the hurricane is generally heading parallel to or away from the coast for now.

Even though the main hurricane is offshore, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the coast from Tecpan de Galeana to Punta San Telmo. This means that tropical storm conditions (winds from 39 to 73 mph) are possible in these areas within the next 48 hours. Residents in these locations should stay informed and prepare for potential impacts.

Everyone along the southwestern coast of Mexico should continue to monitor updates on Hurricane Polo's path, as even small changes can affect coastal areas. Remember to follow any advice from local authorities regarding safety measures.

Watches & Warnings

Active from the latest NHC public advisory.

Tropical Storm Watch
  • Tecpan de Galeana to Punta San Telmo

Official resources

Last updated 9/21/2026, 7:45:09 PM · Latest advisory 9/21/2026, 6:00:00 PM