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Hurricane Polo's approach to Baja California Sur

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DevelopingNext check : Polo’s passage near or over Baja California Sur and whether its immediate flooding and mudslide threats conclude.

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

  1. Opened1 report

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

18 points2 confirmed by two or more outlets13 from a single outlet2 disputed

What 4 outlets reported about this story, point by point, and who reported each point first.

Where accounts conflict

CNN says
Hurricane Polo was a Category 5 hurricane.
NPR says
The National Hurricane Center said Polo was a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 kph) Sunday evening.
apnews.com says
BBC described Hurricane Polo as a Category 3 storm.
CBS News says
Rob Marciano said Polo was a Category 3 hurricane.
apnews.com says
BBC reported maximum sustained winds near 115 mph (185 km/h) for Polo.

Points more than one outlet reported

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Polo’s hurricane category and intensityAccounts conflict4
Polo’s forecast arrival in Baja CaliforniaIndependently confirmed4
Forecast threats of flooding and dangerous windsIndependently confirmed2
Expected rainfall and storm surge impactsNot independently confirmed2
Polo’s expected effects farther inlandNot independently confirmed2

Points only one outlet reported

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