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Hurricane Polo’s remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck US Southwest. Aurora will see less

PHOENIX | As former Hurricane Polo weakened over northwestern Mexico on Tuesday evening, the storm’s remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing. Weather forecasters have dialed back predictions for profuse rains in the Aurora area today and tomorrow. “Cool […]

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Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California with forecast of ‘life-threatening’ winds

PUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico | Hurricane Polo made landfall early Tuesday in the Mexican state of Baja California with flash flooding and winds described by forecasters as “life-threatening.” The Category 2 hurricane struck land just south of Las Barrancas, Mexico, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Cabo San Lazaro and about 70 miles (115 […]