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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martin Silva Rey and Megan Janetsky

Mexico hit with life-threatening winds after Hurricane Polo makes landfall

  • Hurricane Polo made landfall as a Category 2 storm in Baja California, Mexico , bringing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph.
  • Mexican authorities suspended nonessential operations in Sonora, closed regional ports, opened shelters, and deployed naval supply ships.
  • Heavy rainfall from Polo is projected to spread into the U.S. Southwest, posing flash flood risks across Texas, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona.
  • Tropical Storm Rachel tracked parallel to the Mexican coastline, recording sustained winds of 60 mph as it moved west-northwest.
  • Hurricane Nolo moved away from Hawaii after dropping heavy rain on Big Island, where National Guard personnel rescued 19 residents from floodwaters.

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