Category 5 hurricane to bring large waves to Southern California

Hurricane Polo, a Category 5 storm currently situated off the coast of Mexico with sustained winds of 180 mph, is tracking toward Southern California. The storm is expected to reach the region early next week, bringing dangerous swells, high tides, and the potential for coastal flooding.

Southern California is currently on alert for these impacts as the storm moves up the coast. While the primary focus for the region involves the hurricane's arrival, broader weather concerns are also affecting other parts of the country, including a separate nor'easter system threatening the Atlantic shoreline with heavy rain and strong winds.