Hurricanes Polo and Nolo Threaten Mexico and Hawaii

Residents along Mexico's west coast are preparing for Hurricane Polo, which is expected to bring torrential rains and flooding. Authorities have opened shelters and evacuated high-risk areas as the storm approaches.

Hurricane Nolo, now a Category 4 storm, is expected to strengthen and head toward Hawaii's Big Island, where it could bring life-threatening flooding. Forecasters warn that the island may see rainfall totals of 15 to 30 inches.

The National Hurricane Center reported that Polo has fluctuated between Category 4 and 5, with a potential return to Category 5 strength on Friday. The storm is expected to move farther out to sea before turning back toward land on Saturday.

In Lázaro Cárdenas, a port city in Michoacán, seawater already swept through homes, leaving debris on the streets. Officials and locals are clearing the wreckage, while residents like Alicia Contreras express concerns about economic recovery.

Hawaii officials are preparing for the impact of Nolo, which could hit the same areas affected by Hurricane Lala in August. The governor has activated the National Guard, and schools are closed for the rest of the week.

Meanwhile, other storms in the Pacific, including Hurricane Odalys and Tropical Storm Fay, are far from land, though Tropical Storm Gonzalo may pass near the Cape Verde islands.