Hurricane Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.
Summary
Hurricane Polo is moving across Mexico and is expected to bring heavy rain and flood risks to parts of the southwestern United States, including Arizona and New Mexico. The storm will weaken as it moves northeast but may still cause flash flooding in multiple states through the week.Key Facts
- Hurricane Polo is traveling northwest across Mexico's Baja California Sur at about 10 mph.
- The storm will cross the Gulf of California and make landfall in Sonora, Mexico, before reaching the U.S. Southwest near El Paso by Wednesday.
- Polo’s winds will weaken to around 35 mph when it approaches El Paso.
- Flash flood watches are in effect from Phoenix, Arizona, to Des Moines, Iowa, risking flooding for over 14 million people.
- Some areas may experience rain rates up to two inches per hour, with parts of Texas expected to see more than seven inches of rain.
- Polo was once a very strong hurricane, reaching winds up to 180 mph, making it one of the strongest storms recorded in the Eastern Pacific.
- The storm rapidly intensified by increasing wind speeds from 45 mph to 150 mph within 24 hours.
- A strong El Niño and warm ocean conditions have contributed to more active hurricane activity in the Pacific this year.
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