Pacific Southwest

Hurricanes off the Pacific coast are sending heavy surf to Southern California beaches and bringing rain to parts of the Southwest, according to the Los Angeles Times. Coastal communities are watching for dangerous rip currents and high waves, while inland areas of the Southwest could see much-needed rainfall from the tropical moisture. Residents are being urged to use caution near the water as conditions develop.

Tropical Storm Polo has strengthened in the Pacific and is expected to make landfall in Mexico before its remnants push into the Southwestern United States. Forecasters warn of heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of Mexico and the US Southwest, including areas like Las Vegas, as the storm tracks north.