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Two Hurricanes Threaten Mexico and Hawaii
28 Sep
Summary
- Hurricane Polo, a Category 3 storm, threatened Mexico's Baja California with flooding.
- Hurricane Nolo brought torrential rain and high winds to parts of Hawaii.
- The Pacific has seen an unusually active storm season, consistent with El Niño years.
Hurricane Polo, a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph, made landfall on Mexico's Baja California peninsula, bringing the threat of life-threatening flooding and mudslides. In Puerto San Carlos, a town highly susceptible to flooding, residents boarded up homes and reinforced embankments. Authorities urged evacuations due to the risk of storm surge and high tides overwhelming protective barriers.
Polo was projected to cross into the Mexican mainland and potentially bring heavy rains to the U.S. Southwest later in the week. The Pacific has experienced an active storm season, consistent with El Niño patterns. The Mexican navy mobilized personnel and aid to affected coastal areas.
Simultaneously, Hurricane Nolo, with winds reaching 105 mph, continued to move away from Hawaii's Big Island but still posed a risk of flash flooding and mudslides. Emergency declarations were issued in Hawaii, with federal assistance approved. Residents were still recovering from a previous hurricane, Lala, which caused significant damage.
