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Hurricane Polo's approach to Baja California Sur

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Where it stands

At the latest report, Hurricane Polo was a Category 3 storm approaching Baja California Sur with sustained winds of 120 mph. Forecasters warned of up to 12 inches of rain and possible flash floods and mudslides; the navy had deployed personnel and shelters were enabled. The storm’s passage and immediate flood and mudslide threats remain unresolved.

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  1. Update 1Polo Weakens to Category 3, but Baja’s Flood Threat Grows

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Polo Weakens to Category 3, but Baja’s Flood Threat Grows

    Polo is no longer Category 5, but it remains a major hurricane offshore. Baja California Sur faces a forecast of dangerous rain as shelters and supplies are readied ahead of a possible Monday crossing.

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    • The exact coastal crossing, rainfall totals and any Baja California Sur casualties or post-landfall damage are not established.

History

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Who's involved

Places

  • Baja California SurBaja California Sur, Mexico1 report
  • Cabo San LucasCabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico1 report
  • San Juanico23812 San Juanico, BCS, Mexico1 report
  • Santa RosalíaSanta Rosalía, BCS, Mexico1 report
  • SonoraSonora, Mexico1 report

Every outlet we read on this story

150 sources72 outlets1 video2 wire copies

Who reported what

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.

Where accounts conflict

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.

Points more than one outlet reported

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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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