Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides in Mexico as Nolo closes in on Hawaii
Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane. Forecasters warned another system headed for Hawaii could cause catastrophic flooding later in the week.
Southwestern Mexico is bracing for heavy rain and mudslides as Hurricane Polo, a major hurricane, drifts off the coast. According to NPR, the storm has prompted warnings of potential landslides. Polo was a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 180 mph, but has since been downgraded to a Category 4 storm.
Meanwhile, in the Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Nolo has formed and is expected to approach Hawaii's Big Island, CBS News reports. A hurricane watch has been triggered for the Big Island, with Nolo expected to become a hurricane by Thursday and potentially a major hurricane by the weekend. The storm is forecast to bring 15-20 inches of rain to the Big Island, with up to 35 inches possible in some areas, and 5-10 inches to Maui.
The National Hurricane Center has warned of life-threatening flooding and mudslides in Hawaii, particularly in areas of steep terrain. According to Live Science, Polo's rapid intensification was fueled by high sea temperatures, low wind shear, and upper air conditions.
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- How did Hurricane Polo get so powerful? livescience.com
