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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amelia Neath

Foreign Office advice on travel to Mexico amid Hurricane Polo threat

  • Category 5 Hurricane Polo is skirting Mexico's southwestern coast with maximum sustained winds reaching 180 mph (285 km/h).
  • Forecasters predict the hurricane will not make landfall, but it is expected to bring heavy rainfall, dangerous surf, and flooding to Guerrero, Michoacán, and Oaxaca.
  • Tropical storm warnings are in place across affected coastal regions, with the storm expected to maintain its high intensity for several days.
  • The UK Foreign Office has not issued specific travel bans for the hurricane, meaning standard booking cancellation rules apply for travellers.
  • Regional airports have not reported major flight disruptions, though passengers are advised to check with airlines and monitor local weather updates.

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Is it safe to travel to Mexico? Foreign Office advice on ‘dangerous’ Hurricane Polo

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