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Remnants of Hurricane Polo bring widespread rain and flooding across New Mexico

Headline from KOB 4, from the development of Sep 28, 2026

Newest development Sep 29, 2026 · 4 reportsRemnants of Hurricane Polo impacting multiple areas across New Mexico

The remnants of Hurricane Polo brought emergencies, evacuations, and flooding across New Mexico on Tuesday after days of widespread rain.

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    Remnants of Hurricane Polo bring widespread rain and flooding across New Mexico

    Headline from KOB 4 ·

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    Remnants of Hurricane Polo impacting multiple areas across New Mexico

    Headline from KRQE Albuquerque ·

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  1. NWA Home Page

    WEATHER BLOG: Two New Tropical Storms, Polo to Make Landfall (opens NWA Home Page)

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    NWA Home Page's feed description

    The Pacific and Atlantic Ocean continues into the last few days of September with more storms added onto the list for both the Pacific and Atlantic Hurricane Season.

  2. KRQE Albuquerque

    Heavy rain, flash flooding likely as the remnants of Polo move into New Mexico Tuesday (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    Another significant stretch of wet weather is underway across New Mexico. Widespread heavy rain will move into much of the state by Tuesday as the remnants of Polo move into New Mexico. Flash flooding is likely in parts of the state through Wednesday.

  3. Central Illinois Proud

    Hurricane Polo remnants to bring heavy rain to Illinois (opens Central Illinois Proud)

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    Central Illinois Proud's feed description

    PEORIA, ILL. (WMBD) - Remnants of Hurricane Polo are expected to bring heavy rain to the Central Plains and the Midwest this week. The heaviest rain will reach central Illinois on Thursday and Thursday night.

  4. KRQE Albuquerque

    Heavy rain moves in as Polo’s remnants cross New Mexico on Tuesday (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    Another significant stretch of wet weather is underway across New Mexico. Widespread heavy rain will move into much of the state by Tuesday as the remnants of Polo move into New Mexico. Flash flooding is likely in parts of the state through Wednesday.

  5. Bloomberg

    US Flood Threat Builds as Heavy Rains From Hurricane Polo Spread (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Remnants of Hurricane Polo are set to fuel a widespread flood threat across the US from the Southwest to the Midwest in coming days.

  6. KOB 4

    Hurricane Polo’s remnants bringing more rains to flood-struck US Southwest (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Hurricane Polo smashed into the western coast of Mexico Tuesday before the storm’s soggy remnants headed toward the U.S. Southwest where residents already were struggling with floods.Hurricane Polo lashed the Mexican state of Baja California Sur with powerful winds and flash flooding early Tuesday.

  7. KOB 4

    Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California, flooding coastal communities and toppling trees (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Hurricane Polo has made landfall in Baja California, Mexico, with powerful winds and flash flooding. The Category 2 hurricane struck early Tuesday near Las Barrancas, bringing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. The U.S.

  8. KOB 4

    Hurricane Polo weakens after lashing Mexico and brings more heavy rain to US Southwest (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Hurricane Polo lashed Baja California, Mexico, with powerful winds and flash flooding. The Category 2 hurricane struck early Tuesday near Las Barrancas, bringing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. Meanwhile bands of rain continued to sweep across the U.S. Southwest.

  9. KOB 4

    Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as heavy rains bring floods to US Southwest (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Hurricane Polo lashed Baja California, Mexico, with powerful winds and flash flooding. The Category 2 hurricane struck early Tuesday near Las Barrancas, bringing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. Meanwhile bands of rain continued to sweep across the U.S. Southwest.

  10. FOX 21 Colorado Springs

    Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California with forecast of 'life-threatening' winds (opens FOX 21 Colorado Springs)

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    FOX 21 Colorado Springs's feed description

    PUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Polo made landfall early Tuesday in the Mexican state of Baja California with flash flooding and winds described by forecasters as “life-threatening.” The Category 2 hurricane struck land just south of Las Barrancas, Mexico, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) …

  11. Charisma Magazine Online

    Hurricane Polo Threatens 5 US States With Flash Flooding After Mexico Landfall (opens Charisma Magazine Online)

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    Charisma Magazine Online's feed description

    Hurricane Polo is threatening to bring days of heavy rain and flash flooding to the American Southwest, prompting flood alerts across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. The Category 3 hurricane had sustained winds of 115 mph as it approached Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, according …

  12. KTLA Los Angeles

    Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California as other regions brace for impacts (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Hurricane Polo made landfall in Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula early Tuesday morning, and the outer reaches of the storm are expected to impact regions much further north, according to forecasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that Polo made landfall on th…

  13. CBS News

    Hurricane Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Hurricane Polo is expected to bring heavy rains and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.

  14. Phys

    Polo makes landfall in Mexico as a category 3 hurricane (opens Phys)

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    Phys's feed description

    Hurricane Polo made landfall on Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Tuesday, cutting power and causing flooding as the sea breached coastal defenses.

  15. ABC News

    Hurricane Polo makes Baja landfall, headed for a 2nd in Mexico (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California overnight and is expected to make a second landfall on the mainland of Mexico on Tuesday.

  16. PBS NewsHour

    Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California, toppling trees and flooding coastal communities (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The Category 2 hurricane struck early Tuesday near Las Barrancas, bringing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports Polo is crossing the Gulf of California and could bring heavy rain to parts of the U.S. Southwest later this week.

  17. UPI

    Hurricane Polo hits Baja peninsula, headed toward mainland Mexico (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Hurricane Polo made its first landfall around 11 p.m. Monday night in Mexico in Baja California Sur, bringing high winds and flash-flooding.

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as heavy rains bring floods to U.S. Southwest (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The Category 2 hurricane struck land just south of Las Barrancas, Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. About 700 people remained in shelters Tuesday.

  19. CBS News

    Tropical Storm Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Former Hurricane Polo, now a tropical storm, is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.

  20. KOB 4

    Remnants of Hurricane Polo bring widespread rain and flooding across New Mexico (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    The remnants of Hurricane Polo brought emergencies, evacuations, and flooding across New Mexico on Tuesday after days of widespread rain.

  21. KRQE Albuquerque

    Remnants of Hurricane Polo impacting multiple areas across New Mexico (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Remnants from Hurricane Polo hit the entire state of New Mexico hard on Tuesday. The rain has held steady all day in New Mexico, including here in Albuquerque. After last week and this week's flooding, it has many concerned what will happen overnight.

  22. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck US Southwest (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    As former Hurricane Polo weakened over northwestern Mexico, the storm’s remnants are battering the U.S. Southwest

  23. KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK

    Hurricane Polo’s remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck U.S. Southwest (opens KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK)

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    KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK's feed description

    The storm’s remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing. (Image credit: Eduardo Verdugo)

  24. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Storm Polo weakens over Mexico as Rachel gathers strength offshore (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    LORETO, Mexico — Tropical Storm Polo weakened over northwestern Mexico on Tuesday after making a second landfall and drenching the Baja California peninsula, while a strengthening Tropical Storm Rachel churned offshore, threatening more dangerous weather for Mexico’s Pacific coast.

  25. New York Post

    Hurricane Polo’s remnants bring more rain, dangerous flooding to US Southwest (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The storm's remnants have forced residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing.

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