Hurricane Polo was moving toward Mexico’s Baja California Sur on Monday, September 28, after bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country’s southwest. The storm was classified as Category 3 in the event briefing, with sustained winds of 195 km/h, while NBC News cited the U.S. National Hurricane Center as reporting winds of 125 mph, or about 201 km/h.

Polo was forecast to make landfall on Monday. The National Hurricane Center said Sunday that the hurricane was moving north-northwest at 12 mph, about 285 miles west-southwest of Cabo San Lucas. Authorities in coastal areas introduced emergency measures as they monitored the storm’s track and expected rainfall.

Schools suspended across Sonora

Sonora’s Education and Culture Secretariat and the state Civil Protection Coordination recommended suspending in-person classes because of forecasts for extraordinary rain and strong winds associated with Polo.

In-person activities were suspended during the afternoon shift on September 28 in 25 municipalities, including Hermosillo, Guaymas, Cajeme, Navojoa and Álamos. The suspension applies to public and private schools at all levels.

Classes were also suspended in all 72 Sonora municipalities on September 29, during both shifts and at every educational level. The measure was set to remain in place on September 30 while authorities assess risks, inspect school infrastructure and determine when it is safe to return.

Officials urged families, students and education workers to rely on official channels and avoid circulating unverified information.

Fatal flooding reported in Jalisco

In Jalisco, a sudden surge of water in the community of La Cuesta, in the municipality of Talpa de Allende, destroyed several homes and killed two children, aged 3 and 12, according to the event briefing. Search operations were continuing for their parents, who were reported missing.

The briefing did not provide further details about the flooding or the rescue effort. The deaths and the missing-person report were not detailed in the three supplied source texts.

Navy prepares aid as Rachel forms

The Mexican Navy said it had assembled personnel and humanitarian aid at the Pacific ports of Guaymas and Mazatlán. Three vessels were deployed to help deliver assistance to coastal communities that could become isolated by the hurricane. The event briefing put the Navy deployment at 1,400 personnel, a figure not specified in NBC News’ account.

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Rachel formed off Mexico’s southwest coast from a tropical depression. NBC News reported maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and placed the storm about 275 miles south of Acapulco. A tropical storm watch was in effect.

Rachel was expected to bring intense rain and high waves to southern and southeastern Mexico. Authorities continued to monitor both systems and issue preventive measures as conditions developed.