Hurricane Tracker Shows Polo Strengthening Near Mexico Pacific Resorts
Hurricane Polo has strengthened into a hurricane and is threatening Mexico's Pacific resort towns as shown on the hurricane tracker.
Hurricane Polo Strengthens
Polo strengthens into hurricane, threatening Mexico's Pacific resort towns. [3] Polo strengthens into hurricane, threatening Mexico's Pacific resort towns. [4] The hurricane tracker indicates that Polo has become a hurricane with direct implications for Mexico's Pacific coast resort towns. [3] Additional reporting confirms Polo strengthens into hurricane, threatening Mexico's Pacific resort towns. [4] The hurricane tracker continues to monitor Polo as it strengthens and moves toward the resort areas along Mexico's Pacific coast. [3] Further details from the hurricane tracker show Polo strengthening into a hurricane with threats to those same Pacific resort towns in Mexico. [4]
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Texas
The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Hockley County in northwestern Texas until 5:30 PM CDT. [1] At 4:46 PM CDT a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast of Sundown or 6 miles southwest of Levelland moving east at 10 mph. [1] The hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail with the source listed as radar indicated. [1] The impact notes that hail damage to vehicles is expected along with expectations of wind damage to roofs siding and trees. [1] The National Weather Service issued this Severe Thunderstorm Warning specifically covering southwestern Hockley County in northwestern Texas with the listed hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. [1] Radar data supported the warning that remained in effect until 5:30 PM CDT for the affected area in Texas. [1]
Hurricane Polo strengthens into a hurricane threatening Mexico Pacific resort towns. — Source: scmp
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Louisiana
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana and southwestern West Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana until 5:45 PM CDT. [2] At 4:46 PM CDT a severe thunderstorm was located near Grosse Tete or 11 miles northwest of Plaquemine moving west at 15 mph. [2] The hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and small hail with the source listed as radar indicated. [2] The impact notes expectations of damage to roofs siding and trees. [2] This Severe Thunderstorm Warning from the National Weather Service covers the specified parishes in southeastern Louisiana with the hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and small hail remaining until 5:45 PM CDT. [2] Radar indicated the storm details for the warning area encompassing northwestern Iberville Parish and southwestern West Baton Rouge Parish. [2]
California Emergency Declaration for El Niño
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency as the state braces for a potentially unprecedented El Niño. [5] The emergency proclamation enables California to deploy resources in anticipation of potentially severe winter weather events encompassing flooding landslides and coastal erosion. [5] The emerging El Niño event is already breaking records and forecasters expect it to continue to strengthen potentially becoming the strongest in recorded history according to Newsom’s office. [5] El Niño phenomena may result in elevated surf conditions and severe weather events affecting the state. [5] Early coordinated and targeted preparedness actions are needed to protect Californians critical infrastructure agricultural lands natural resources and the state’s economy as stated in the emergency proclamation. [5] California is strongest when we look out for one another according to Newsom. [5] The action provides communities the support they need first responders the tools to do their jobs and families the confidence that their state is ready. [5] In conjunction with the statewide proclamation the governor issued emergency declarations across several counties including Santa Barbara County which had sustained considerable damage from recent storm activity. [5] Residential properties spanning from southern Orange County through Malibu experienced significant flooding and structural damage. [5] Coastal erosion has progressively compromised the shoreline extending from Carlsbad to Long Beach. [5] Orange County administrators declared the activation of their emergency operations center. [5] Within San Diego County Carlsbad issued a local emergency declaration to protect Carlsbad Boulevard commonly referred to as Old Highway 101 from substantial coastal erosion. [5]
Preparation Measures in California
State agencies have received directives to position sandbags pumps and additional flood mitigation apparatus. [5] Caltrans will ready road-closure and snow-removal apparatus along susceptible thoroughfares. [5] The California National Guard is being mobilized to provide support for flood response search-and-rescue operations and logistical assistance as circumstances may require. [5] The emergency declaration allows resource mobilization against anticipated winter storms. [5] An El Niño-influenced phenomenon known as a coastally trapped Kelvin wave is advancing northward along Mexico's coastline and is projected to reach the U.S. West Coast in the coming weeks. [5] The upcoming winter season is anticipated to bring increased severe weather events. [5] According to government forecasters there is a 75% probability that this current El Niño episode will exceed the intensity of any other occurrence recorded since 1950. [5] The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center reported a 98% likelihood El Niño will reach very strong conditions throughout the three-month period concluding in December. [5]
What to watch next: The hurricane tracker will continue tracking Polo near Mexico's Pacific resort towns while the National Weather Service warnings in Texas and Louisiana remain active until the stated times and California prepares for the strengthening El Niño with positioned resources and mobilized support.
