Hurricane Polo has intensified into an extremely powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, according to multiple outlets tracking the system.
The Washington Post reports Polo is the 18th named storm of the hurricane season. Los Angeles Times coverage notes Long Beach faces a new test from the storm following prior destruction attributed to Hurricane Marie.
According to the Daily Mail, the storm has intensified to such an extreme degree that some meteorologists believe it belongs in a category that does not officially exist, sometimes referred to as 'Category 6.' The Daily Mail also reports that models show Polo's remnants potentially impacting the United States.
Multiple outlets, including CBS News and USA Today, are tracking and mapping the storm's projected path as it strengthens.
How each side covered it
Left
- CBS News and USA Today reported Hurricane Polo strengthening into an extremely powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast.
- The Washington Post and USA Today provided storm trackers mapping Polo's projected path, noting it is the season's 18th named storm.
- Los Angeles Times examined how Long Beach, still recovering from Hurricane Marie's damage, now faces a new test from Polo.
“After Marie’s destruction, Long Beach faces new test from Hurricane Polo” — Los Angeles Times
Right
- Daily Mail emphasized Polo's record-shattering intensity, suggesting some meteorologists view it as warranting an unofficial 'Category 6' classification.
- Daily Mail highlighted forecast models showing the storm's remnants potentially impacting the United States.
“Record-shattering Hurricane Polo triggers 'Category 6' alarm as models show storm impacting the US” — Daily Mail
Questions readers ask
What is Hurricane Polo?
Hurricane Polo is an extremely powerful Category 5 hurricane swirling off Mexico's Pacific coast. The Washington Post reports it is the 18th named storm of the current hurricane season.
Will Hurricane Polo hit the United States?
According to the Daily Mail, storm models show Polo's remnants potentially impacting the US, though this has not been confirmed by other outlets in the supplied material.
Why is Hurricane Polo significant?
Some meteorologists believe Polo's intensity is so extreme it approaches a hurricane category that does not officially exist, sometimes called 'Category 6,' according to the Daily Mail. The storm also threatens areas like Long Beach that were previously affected by Hurricane Marie, per the Los Angeles Times.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets emphasized tracking Polo's path, its Category 5 strength, and its potential impact on Long Beach following Hurricane Marie. Right-leaning coverage, via the Daily Mail, emphasized the storm's record-shattering intensity and possible US impact.
Sources · 8 outlet reports
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningHurricane Polo, an extremely powerful Category 5 storm, swirls off Mexico's Pacific coast. See its path.
- Los Angeles TimesLeft-leaningHurricane Polo is coming. Here’s what it means for Southern California
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningHurricane Polo tracker: Map and projected storm path
- USA TodayLeft-leaningTrack path of eye-popping Category 5 Hurricane Polo as it strengthens
- NewsNationCenterStorm chaser has Hurricane Polo in his sights | Katie Pavlich Tonight
- UPICenterHurricane Polo restrengthens to Category 5, to make landfall in Mexico
- Daily MailRight-leaningRecord-shattering Hurricane Polo triggers 'Category 6' alarm as models show storm impacting the US
- NewsmaxRight-leaning'Category 6' Hurricane Polo Headed Toward Baja