Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico
Summary
Hurricane Polo is moving toward the Baja California region of Mexico with very strong winds and heavy rain. In India, a tropical storm is causing heavy rain and strong winds in Odisha, leading to flooding and safety concerns. In Iberia, unusually high temperatures continue into autumn, breaking old heat records.Key Facts
- Hurricane Polo had a pressure of 892 millibars on 22 September, making it the second-strongest hurricane recorded in the east Pacific.
- The hurricane has sustained winds of about 150 mph and hurricane-force winds extend 40 miles from its center.
- Tropical storm-force winds from Polo reach 125 miles from the center.
- Polo is expected to move northwest and stay strong due to warm Pacific Ocean waters.
- A tropical storm with a pressure of 988 millibars is impacting Odisha, India, causing heavy rain and flooding risks.
- Rainfall in Odisha could exceed 200 millimeters within 24 hours, with heavy rain rates over 30 millimeters per hour.
- Winds in coastal Odisha may reach 50-60 mph, leading to travel and power disruptions.
- In Iberia, Portugal recorded a temperature of 41.7°C on 23 September, breaking decades-old July heat records.
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