Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo

Key Points:

• Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian Islands but continued to pose risks of heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds, especially on the Big Island which could receive up to 20 inches of rain.
• More than 120 National Guard members were activated in Hawaii, with emergency declarations approved by the governor and President Trump, as residents still recover from previous storms like Hurricane Lala.
• Major Hurricane Polo, a Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds, was approaching Mexico's Baja Peninsula, prompting preparations including deployment of naval vessels and emergency personnel to assist coastal communities.
• Concerns in Baja include potential road washouts blocking access to medical facilities, especially in vulnerable towns like San Juanico, where the Mexican Army has set up shelters and support ahead of Polo's landfall.
• Tropical Storm Rachel formed off Mexico's southwest coast with 40 mph winds, but no coastal warnings or watches were issued at the time.