Hurricane Polo, a Category 2 storm, hit Baja California, Mexico, causing flash floods and life-threatening winds. It made landfall near Las Barrancas with winds of 110 mph and is expected to bring heavy rain to the U.S. Southwest. The Mexican government has suspended nonessential activities in Sonora, and the navy is ready to assist isolated communities. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Rachel is moving along Mexico’s coast, and Hurricane Nolo is moving away from Hawaii. The Pacific is experiencing above-average storm activity, linked to El Niño, which could lead to flash flooding in the U.S. Southwest.
QUESTION: How might increased storm activity due to climate patterns like El Niño impact communities in vulnerable areas?
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California, ‘life-threatening’ winds forecast
