Pacific Hurricanes Polo and Nolo Threaten Mexico and Hawaii
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What happened
El Niño is driving increased tropical cyclone activity in the Pacific. Hurricane Polo, a Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds, is forecast to make landfall in Baja California Sur and mainland Mexico by early next week. Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo is passing south of the Big Island of Hawaii, where heavy rain and wind are expected.
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Why it matters
The severe weather poses risks of life-threatening flooding and mudslides in both Mexico and Hawaii. Distant moisture from these storms may also contribute to a heavy rainfall and flash flood threat in the southwestern United States.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The state of Hawaii might face increased costs related to infrastructure damage and business interruption due to catastrophic flooding and landslides.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind itHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Multiple weather systems are currently active: Tropical Depression Fay near the Azores, Hurricane Polo approaching Baja California Sur, and Hurricane Nolo near Big Island.Sub-event
- Hurricane Polo could bring flash flooding to Arizona.Sub-event
Polo causes flooding/landslides in Mexico; Nolo strengthens near Big Island.1 source
El Niño is driving Pacific cyclone activity, impacting Mexico and Hawaii.1 source
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The entities involved
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El Niño
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Big Island
island in Unorganized Division No. 1, Manitoba, Canada (lat 49.92, lon -95.64)
Related events
- Forecasters are monitoring cyclone formation offshore Mexico, noting warm El Niño waters may lead to an above-normal tropical season.
- El Niño is currently affecting rainfall and wind patterns across the Pacific Islands.
- Tropical Storm Nolo is forecast to reach major hurricane strength, supercharging the Pacific Hurricane Season.
- El Niño is moderating the risk of typhoons and hurricanes.
- El Niño is influencing hurricane activity and weather patterns in Florida and Louisiana.