Residents of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur began securing property and infrastructure on Monday, September 28, 2026, as Hurricane Polo approached the peninsula. The storm carries the potential for high winds, flooding, and mudslides across the region.
Preparation efforts were documented in Puerto San Carlos, where residents boarded up windows and doors of their homes. Workers were also seen hauling dirt and rubble to reinforce embankments against expected storm surges and heavy runoff.
While Mexico prepared for Polo, Hurricane Nolo continued to impact weather areas in the Pacific. Although Nolo was reported to be moving away from Hawaii on Monday, forecasters noted that the storm could still produce torrential rainfall in parts of that state.
The scale of the economic impact remains to be seen, as reports did not specify the storm's category, wind speeds, or projected rainfall totals. However, the mention of life-threatening flooding and mudslides indicates a risk to regional infrastructure. In Hawaii, although Hurricane Nolo is moving away, the continued threat of torrential rain remains.
What happens next depends on the precise landfall location and timing of Hurricane Polo, which were not detailed in the current reports. Weather agencies will continue to monitor the trajectory of both Polo near Mexico and Nolo near Hawaii.