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Hurricane Polo Drenches Mexico Coast
Hurricane Polo floods Mexico as Nolo threatens Hawaii.
In brief
Hurricane Polo floods Mexico as Nolo threatens Hawaii. Hurricane Polo causes flooding and landslides in Mexico while Tropical Storm Nolo approaches Hawaii with potential for catastrophic flooding. Originally reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Hurricane Polo Drenches Mexico Coast
Residents along Mexico's west coast stacked sandbags to fortify beachfront shops and evacuated homes as Hurricane Polo approached.
Polo Expected to Regain Category 5 Status
Hurricane Polo fluctuated between Category 4 and 5, with forecasts predicting it would regain Category 5 strength on Friday.
Seawater Sweeps Through Lázaro Cárdenas
In Lázaro Cárdenas, seawater swept through homes Thursday, leaving wooden planks and furniture strewn on streets.
Polo Threatens Guerrero and Michoacán
Polo posed the biggest threat to Guerrero and Michoacán, neighboring states in southwest Mexico with vulnerable coastal communities.
Mexican Authorities Deploy 15,000 Personnel
Mexican authorities deployed 15,000 security personnel across the coast and suspended schools to prepare for flooding.
Nolo Approaches Hawaii Big Island
Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen before closing in on Hawaii's Big Island, with potential for catastrophic flooding.
Hawaii Braces for Flash Flooding
Hawaii's National Weather Service warned of 20 to 30 inches of rain on the Big Island, risking catastrophic flooding after recent storms.
Hawaii County Mayor Urges Preparation
Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda urged residents to prepare emergency kits, clear drains, and trim vegetation before Nolo arrives.
Nolo Could Trigger Catastrophic Flooding
Nolo's potential for 20 to 30 inches of rain on Hawaii's Big Island could cause catastrophic flooding, especially after recent storms.
The key point
Hurricane Polo causes flooding and landslides in Mexico while Tropical Storm Nolo approaches Hawaii with potential for catastrophic flooding.
