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Hurricane Polo Weakens to Category 3 as Baja Braces for Floods

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23 points2 confirmed by two or more outlets13 from a single outlet4 disputed

What 7 outlets reported about this story, point by point, and who reported each point first.

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NPR says
Polo struck Baja California Sur in the morning with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (177 kph).
Los Angeles Times says
The Los Angeles Times reported that Polo brought flooding to coastal communities in Baja California Sur.
apnews.com says
The supplied excerpts do not confirm that Polo had made landfall.
Los Angeles Times says
The supplied September 29 reports do not confirm that Polo has completed its passage through Baja California Sur.
apnews.com says
The supplied excerpts do not confirm that Polo had made landfall.
Los Angeles Times says
The supplied September 29 reports do not confirm that Polo has completed its passage through Baja California Sur.
NPR says
Polo passed over Puerto San Carlos, where residents waded through ankle-high water and downed trees after the storm.
Los Angeles Times says
The Los Angeles Times reported that Polo toppled trees in Baja California Sur.

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Polo’s reported hurricane strengthAccounts conflict5
Flooding reported in Baja California SurAccounts conflict2
Whether Polo’s landfall or passage was confirmedAccounts conflict2
Downed trees after PoloAccounts conflict2
Polo’s forecast landfall in Baja CaliforniaIndependently confirmed5
Forecast threats of flooding and mudslidesIndependently confirmed3
Polo’s offshore position and movementNot independently confirmed3
Expected rainfall and moisture impactsNot independently confirmed2
Residents forced from homes by floodingNot independently confirmed2
Whether storm hazards were confirmed impactsNot independently confirmed2

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