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Hurricanes Threaten Hawaii and Mexico
Hurricane Nolo and Polo bring flash floods and high surf to Hawaii and Mexico.
In brief
Hurricane Nolo and Polo bring flash floods and high surf to Hawaii and Mexico. Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with flash floods and extreme surf while Hurricane Polo heads toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii
Hurricane Nolo is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane on Saturday with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
Heavy Rainfall Forecast for Hawaii
Parts of Hawaii's Big Island could see rainfall totals up to 15 inches, with a possibility of up to 25 inches.
National Hurricane Center Advice
Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, urged residents to shelter in place on the Big Island by later today, tonight, or well into Saturday.
Hawaii Prepares for Flooding
Hawaii County officials urged residents in flood-prone areas to consider taking refuge at shelters being set up or other safe locations.
Hurricane Polo Threatens Mexico
Hurricane Polo is strengthening after returning to Category 5 intensity and heading toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula.
Mexico's Coastal Response
Mexican authorities opened shelters, cleared beaches, and deployed 15,000 security personnel across the coast to prepare for Hurricane Polo.
Local Impact in Mexico
In Lázaro Cárdenas, seawater swept through homes, leaving wooden planks and furniture strewn on streets after 15-foot waves.
Hawaii's Emergency Measures
Hawaii officials activated over 230 National Guard members and closed schools in some areas as Governor Josh Green requested an emergency disaster declaration.
Flash Floods and Coastal Flooding
The heaviest rain from Nolo is likely to fall over the same southeastern region of the Big Island that was hit by Lala, with storm surge potentially hitting 1 to 3 feet.
The headline
Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with flash floods and extreme surf while Hurricane Polo heads toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula.
