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Cyclones Polo and Nolo threaten catastrophic flooding in Mexico and Hawaii

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 28

The latest in this situation

  1. Nolo threatens Hawaii; Polo bears down on Baja California.
  2. As major Hurricane Polo approaches, authorities are bracing for its arrival in Hawaii, while Hurricane Nolo moves away from the islands.
  3. Nolo is moving south of the Hawaiian Islands and its swells are affecting the Big Island.
  4. Storm forces businesses to close and power lines are down across the islands.
  5. Andrea Gill was swimming despite storm warnings during the impact of Hurricane Nolo.

How it started

14 reports, 8 independent, last reported Sep 27. The briefing below covers this first event.

AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below and has updated it as the story developed. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.

What happened

Well supportedReported by 7 independent outlets

Powerful Hurricane Polo is bringing torrential flooding and landslides to Mexico’s Pacific coast, while Tropical Storm Nolo is approaching Hawaii with the potential for catastrophic flooding. Polo, which has fluctuated between Category 4 and 5, is causing seawater to sweep through homes in coastal areas of Guerrero. Nolo was forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday night and was expected to approach the Big Island and Maui.

From panow.com, clickorlando.com, adn.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The storms are causing physical damage and forcing operational closures in affected regions. For example, public schools and state and county offices on the Big Island and Maui County were ordered to close ahead of the severe weather threat.

From clickorlando.com

Who's involved

  • HawaiiState of Hawaii, which is bracing for potential flooding from Tropical Storm Nolo.
  • GuerreroGuerrero, a state in Mexico facing torrential flooding and landslides from Hurricane Polo.
  • MauiMaui, an island in Hawaii facing threats of heavy rain, winds, and flooding from Nolo.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • GuerreroSpeculative

    Guerrero might face increased costs for repairs and operational disruption due to flooding and mudslides.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Hurricanes Nolo and Polo approach Hawaii's Pacific Coast, prompting watches and county closures.Sub-event
  2. Cyclones Polo and Nolo are causing heavy rains and flooding in Guerrero and Hawaii.1 source
  3. The storms bring torrential flooding and landslides to Hawaii.1 source

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Coverage

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6 more outlets ran the same wire story