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Hurricane Nolo has intensified to Category 5 status as it moves away from the main Hawaiian islands, while Category 3 Hurricane Polo approaches the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. Both storms are causing significant disruptions, with Nolo bringing heavy rain and wind to Hawaii and Polo threatening landfall in Mexico.
Hurricane Nolo has intensified to Category 5 status with 160 mph winds, posing a severe threat to Hawaii’s Big Island. The storm is forecast to dump 8 to 16 inches of rain, triggering life-threatening flooding and mudslides. It is the third hurricane to pass near Hawaii in two months, a trend linked to a record-setting El Niño. Federal emergency assistance has been approved for the state.
Hurricane Erick, a Category 3 storm, is approaching Mexico’s southern coast, prompting emergency measures including the setup of over 2,000 shelters and warnings for residents in low-lying areas to stay indoors and evacuate if necessary, as authorities monitor potential flooding and damage.
Tropical Storm Barbara has strengthened into a hurricane near Mexico, posing risks of heavy rainfall and dangerous surf along the southwestern coast, while the Atlantic hurricane season remains quiet for now.