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Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico's southwestern coast
Hurricane Polo fluctuated between Category 4 and 5 while moving along Mexico’s southwestern coast; the NHC expected it to regain Category 5 status Friday. Seawater swept through homes in Lazaro Cardenas, while authorities deployed 15,000 personnel, suspended schools and opened shelters.
160mph▲ from 80
Hurricane Polo had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.