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Tropical Storm Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.

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Breen, K. (2026, September 29). Tropical Storm Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tropical-storm-polo-path-tracking-forecast/

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CBS News · collected 2026-09-29 · by Kerry Breen

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Tropical Storm Polo has downgraded from a hurricane but will impact parts of the southwestern United States with heavy rain and flooding after moving through Mexico. More than 30 million people across Arizona to Iowa are at risk for flash floods; in New Mexico, some roads have already been flooded. The storm made landfall twice in Mexico before heading northeast towards El Paso. Flash flood watches are active from Phoenix to Des Moines, with over 14 million Americans facing major flooding risks. Areas like Albuquerque and parts of Texas could see up to two inches of rain per hour or more than seven inches by Thursday.
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Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 3 hurricane, was barreling towards Mexico's Baja California Sur state on September 28, threatening high winds, floods, and mudslides. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 115 mph (185 km/h) and was expected to make landfall later that day or early Tuesday morning. Residents stocked up on essentials like drinking water and food as the hurricane approached, while officials warned of life-threatening conditions due to heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.

The storm forced evacuations in some areas, such as Puerto San Carlos, a fishing town with around 5,700 people, where residents feared seawater could breach barriers. Meanwhile, forecasters predicted Polo would dump between 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) of rain across Baja California Sur, raising the risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.

As Hurricane Nolo moved away from Hawaii, it still posed a threat with potential torrential rain. Mexican authorities urged residents to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Polo by unplugging electrical appliances and securing their homes against strong winds and heavy rains that could cause power outages. Local businesses boarded up doors and windows overnight in coastal cities like Loreto and Ciudad Constitucion, as worsening weather conditions hampered further preparations. Schools were ordered closed on Monday to ensure public safety.

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Arizona El Paso Mexico Polo United States

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El Paso GPE · 3× Mexico GPE · 3× Arizona ORG · 2× Iowa GPE · 2× New Mexico GPE · 2× Polo PERSON · 2× Texas GPE · 2× United States GPE · 2× Baja California Sur GPE · 1× the National Hurricane CenterPolo ORG · 1×

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, now a tropical storm, are expected to bring rain and flooding to the southwestern United States after the powerful storm travels across Mexico, the National Hurricane CenterPolo was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm Tuesday afternoon local time.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-29
🔮 , now a tropical storm, are expected to bring rain and flooding to the southwestern United States after the powerful storm travels across Mexico, the National Hurricane CenterPolo was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm Tuesday afternoon local time.
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Tropical Storm Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path. · mixed framing

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The effects of former said Tuesday. asserted
effects → say → former
, now a tropical storm, are expected to bring rain and flooding to the southwestern United States after the powerful storm travels across Mexico, the National Hurricane CenterPolo was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm Tuesday afternoon local time. asserted
CenterPolo → expect → storm
As the storm's path continues inland, more than 30 million people from Arizona to Iowa could be at risk for flash floods. uncertain
people → continue → floods
Heavy rain has already flooded some roads in southern New Mexico, trapping drivers in cars until the waters receded. asserted
waters → flood → cars
Maps show Polo's path Polo made its first landfall in Mexico's Baja California Sur as a hurricane and was moving to the northeast at about 21 miles per hour. asserted
Polo → show → hour
It crossed the Gulf of California and made a second landfall in Sonora, Mexico, the hurricane center said. asserted
center → cross → Sonora
The storm is then expected to continue along its path into the southwestern United States, nearing El Paso on Wednesday morning and moving on in the northeasterly direction. asserted
storm → expect → direction
Polo had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph Tuesday, and was centered about 275 southwest of El Paso. asserted
Polo → have → Paso
It was forecast to have winds of about 35 mph when it reaches El Paso. asserted
it → forecast → Paso
More than 14 million Americans are facing the risk of major flooding. asserted
Americans → face → flooding
Some areas may see up to two inches of rain per hour. uncertain
areas → see → hour
The National Weather Service Prediction Center said that there will be a "significant flash flood threat across the Four Corners Region eastward into the Central Plains." CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano expressed a particular concern for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he said the rain may be "saturating." uncertain
rain → say → Albuquerque
The desert city is forecast to receive about 2 inches of rain. asserted
city → forecast → rain
In southern Colorado and other parts of the I-35 corridor, the rain will stretch into Wednesday. asserted
rain → stretch → Wednesday
Parts of Texas, including Dallas, may see rain through Thursday. uncertain
Parts → include → Thursday
Some parts of Texas may see more than 7 inches of rain. uncertain
parts → see → rain
Before being downgraded to a tropical storm, Polo had been a powerful hurricane, at times fluctuating between . asserted
Polo → downgrade → times
Early on, it underwent a process called extreme rapid intensification, which means wind speeds increased by 58 mph or more over the course of just 24 hours. asserted
speeds → undergo → hours
Polo's intensification was particularly dramatic, with wind speeds jumping from 45 mph to 150 mph between Sept. 21 and Sept. 22. asserted
speeds → jump → Sept.
The NHC called called the change "truly remarkable." asserted
NHC → call → change
The storm's maximum sustained winds were as high as 180 mph over the weekend, tying 2009's Hurricane Rick as the third-strongest on record for the region. asserted
winds → tie → region
Its central pressure made it the second-strongest hurricane on record in the Eastern Pacific, only behind 2015's Hurricane Patricia. asserted
it → make → Patricia
Warmer waters, moist air and less wind shear in the region have helped enable storm formation in the Pacific. asserted
waters → help → Pacific
Another major storm, , moved past Hawaii's Big Island and brought heavy rain and winds to the state over the weekend. asserted
storm → move → weekend
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