Foreign Office advice on travel to Mexico amid Hurricane Polo threat

23 Sep 2026 • 5:45 PM MYT
The Independent
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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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