Hurricane Tracker Shows Polo Nearing Mexico's Baja California While Nolo Brings Rain to Hawaii
A hurricane tracker is following multiple severe weather systems that are generating flooding in the United States, heavy rains with lightning and strong winds in Zimbabwe, torrential rain in Spain, and major hurricanes threatening Mexico's Baja California and Hawaii.
Current Flooding in the United States
Minor flooding is occurring along the Des Plaines River in Lake County, Illinois, with impacts including inundated forest land near the river in Gurnee until this evening. [1] The Flood Warning continues for the Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake County. [1] At 7.0 feet, forest land is inundated near the river in Gurnee. [1] The warning covers the Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge. [1] Minor flooding is occurring along this stretch until this evening. [1]
The St. Johns River near Astor in Florida remains in minor flood stage due to tidal effects, with levels forecast to subside gradually through the week. [2] The Flood Warning continues for the St. Johns River near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. [2] The St. Johns River at Astor remains within minor flood stage due to tidal effects. [2] River levels are forecast to gradually subside through minor flood stage this week. [2] Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast for the St. Johns River including Astor. [2]
Zimbabwe Prepares for Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms
Hurricane tracker map shows Polo nearing Mexico's Baja California as Nolo threatens Hawaii. — Source: newsmax Zimbabwe's Meteorological Services Department warns of widespread rainfall exceeding 30mm, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and flash flooding risks from Tuesday to Thursday, potentially damaging crops, structures, and grain quality. [3] The country is expected to experience widespread rainfall and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday with the Meteorological Services Department warning of localised heavy downpours, lightning and strong winds. [3] In an advisory issued on Sunday, the Meteorological Services Department said the weather system could bring rainfall of more than 30mm in some areas. [3] The department urged the public to take precautions against lightning strikes and flash flooding particularly in low-lying areas, near rivers and in urban centres. [3] Strong winds could damage crops, roofing and other structures while uprooting trees and plants. [3] Farmers have also been warned about possible damage to grain quality. [3] The Meteorological Services Department said rainfall during the grain-filling and maturity stages could reduce grain quality while increased moisture could raise the risk of fungal diseases. [3] The weather system is expected to develop as cool, moist south-easterly winds interact with a mid-level atmospheric system. [3] Rain, at times accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds is expected to begin affecting parts of Masvingo from Tuesday morning before spreading to other provinces later in the day. [3] From Wednesday, 30 September conditions are expected to become cloudy and cool. [3] Rain is forecast in Masvingo, Matabeleland South and southern parts of Manicaland while thunderstorms remain possible elsewhere. [3] The Meteorological Services Department urged the public to remain alert during thunderstorms and to avoid exposed areas, particularly when lightning is occurring. [3]
Spain Receives Relief from Heat with Torrential Rain
Spain is forecast to see heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across 12 regions this week, providing a break from record heat. [4] After the hottest summer on record and some of the highest September temperatures ever seen, the mercury will finally start to fall this week, accompanied by warnings for torrential rain and thunderstorms. [4] Heavy rainfall is set to hit 12 regions as Spain gets a break from endless heat. [4]
Hurricanes Polo and Nolo Threaten Pacific Regions
Hurricane Polo is bearing down on Mexico's Baja California with threats of storm surge, high winds, and heavy rains, while Hurricane Nolo continues to threaten Hawaii with torrential rain. [5] Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Monday with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains. [5] Hurricane Nolo threatened parts of Hawaii with torrential rain even as the storm edged further away from the state's islands. [5]
Hurricane Tracker Updates and Forecasts
A hurricane tracker is monitoring these systems amid the broader severe weather pattern emerging across multiple continents. [3] [4] [5] The Meteorological Services Department in Zimbabwe issued its advisory on Sunday detailing the expected interaction of cool, moist south-easterly winds with a mid-level atmospheric system. [3] Spain's forecast follows the hottest summer on record and some of the highest September temperatures ever seen. [4] Hurricane Polo was approaching Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Monday while Hurricane Nolo continued to edge further away from Hawaii's islands. [5] The hurricane tracker shows these developments occurring alongside the flood warnings along the Des Plaines River in Illinois until this evening and the St. Johns River in Florida through the week. [1] [2] Public precautions advised by the Meteorological Services Department include avoiding exposed areas during thunderstorms and watching for flash flooding in low-lying areas. [3] Warnings for torrential rain and thunderstorms in Spain arrive as temperatures begin to fall after record heat. [4] Storm surge, high winds and heavy rains remain the primary threats from Hurricane Polo near Baja California, while torrential rain continues from Hurricane Nolo near Hawaii. [5]
What to watch next: The Meteorological Services Department expects rain to begin affecting parts of Masvingo from Tuesday morning before spreading to other provinces, with conditions turning cloudy and cool from Wednesday, 30 September.
