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Hurricane Polo threatens Pacific coast as Tropical Storm Rachel forms
Original: Hurricane Polo churns in the Pacific, fueling flood threat for millions as Tropical Storm Rachel forms
Hurricane Polo is churning in the Pacific off Mexico's coast, with forecasters warning that heavy rain could trigger flooding and mudslides affecting millions of people in coastal areas. At the same time, Tropical Storm Rachel has formed nearby in the basin, keeping two storm systems active at once and prompting residents and authorities to brace for dangerous surf, rainfall and possible evacuations.
Why now: Two simultaneous Pacific storms threatening a populated coastline are driving current concern and coverage.
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- Hurricane Polo churns in the Pacific, fueling flood threat for millions as Tropical Storm Rachel forms · FOX Weather
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