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Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of MexicoWorldPing
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What happened

The large storm in the Pacific Ocean is being driven by warm waters caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:58:19 UTC.

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  1. Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico

  2. US Coast Guard says it intercepted ship carrying fuel to Cuba

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