Hurricane Polo May Bring Rain, Surf to Laguna Beach
Category 5 Hurricane Polo, currently located off the southwestern coast of Mexico, is generating maximum sustained winds of 165 mph as it drifts northward at approximately 2 mph. The National Hurricane Center has warned that the storm could bring 'extremely dangerous' impacts to Mexico. While the exact effects on Southern California remain uncertain, the National Weather Service has indicated that a weak low-pressure system near northern Baja may pull monsoonal moisture into southwestern California by Thursday. This could result in a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, particularly in mountainous areas. The system is expected to move inland by Thursday, with drier air anticipated to follow on Friday and Saturday. Forecasters are monitoring the situation closely and expect to have greater clarity in the coming days (Patch, 22 Sep 2026).
