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Hurricane Polo threatens southwestern Mexico with landslides as Nolo nears Hawaii
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· September 23, 2026
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Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides Wednesday after Polo, a powerful Pacific cyclone, became a major hurricane. Forecasters also warned another system headed for Hawaii could cause catastrophic flooding later in the week. Hurricane Polo, an “extremely dangerous” storm, is expe...
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Key points Hurricane Polo, an “extremely dangerous” storm, is expe... Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides Wednesday after Polo, a powerful Pacific cyclone, became a major hurricane.
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