Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Nolo Threaten Hawaii
Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Nolo Threaten Hawaii
US · Published Sep 24, 2026
The Pacific hurricane season, supercharged by a strong El Niño, continues to intensify with Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Nolo posing significant threats.
Hurricane Polo, which rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm earlier this week, is now a Category 4 hurricane off Mexico's coast.

Impact & Risks

Hurricane Polo is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Mexico's coastline, with the potential for life-threatening flooding and mudslides in Guerrero, Michoacán, and Jalisco. Tropical Storm Nolo poses a significant risk to Hawaii, particularly the Big Island and Maui, with forecasts predicting 10-15 inches of rain and up to 35 inches in higher elevations. Damaging winds exceeding 75 mph are possible, along with dangerous surf and rip currents. The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for Hawaii County, warning of catastrophic flooding and mudslides.

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