# Hurricane Polo Drenches Mexico Coast

> Hurricane Polo floods Mexico as Nolo threatens Hawaii.
- Title: Hurricane Polo Drenches Mexico Coast · ABC7 Los Angeles
- Summary: Hurricane Polo floods Mexico as Nolo threatens Hawaii. Hurricane Polo causes flooding and landslides in Mexico while Tropical Storm Nolo approaches Hawaii…
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- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/powerful-hurricane-polo-drenches-mexicos-coast-offshore-nolo-nears-hawaii/19866292
- Published: 2026-09-24T18:40:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hurricane polo, nolo, mexico, hawaii, el niño, flooding, tropical storm, hurricane center, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Hurricane Polo causes flooding and landslides in Mexico while Tropical Storm Nolo approaches Hawaii with potential for catastrophic flooding.