From Category 5 to Category 2: Hurricane Polo's Real Danger Is Just Beginning

Hurricane Polo has made landfall on Mexico's Baja California peninsula, but the flooding danger is far from over. Moisture from Polo, plus Tropical Storm Rachel churning off the Mexican coast, is fueling a weeklong flash flood threat across more than 30 U.S. states. In this video: How Polo went from a Category 5 monster to a Category 2 landfall Why the flooding may be more dangerous than the winds Which U.S. regions face the flood threat, from Texas to Minnesota Why Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to become a hurricane How El Niño is fueling this active Pacific season Safety steps you should take right now Key facts Polo peaked as a Category 5 last week, with one of the lowest central pressures ever recorded in the Eastern Pacific. It made landfall late Monday (Sept. 29) as a Category 2 hurricane. The U.S. flood threat is expected to peak Wednesday and Thursday. Tropical storm warnings are in effect from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula in Mexico. Stay safe Turn around, don't drown. Never drive through floodwater. Turn on emergency alerts on your phone. If you live near a river, wash, or dam, know your evacuation route. Follow instructions from local emergency officials. Official sources For the latest forecasts and warnings, check the National Hurricane Center (nhc.noaa.gov) and the National Weather Service (weather.gov). This video is for informational purposes only. In an emergency, always follow local officials. Like and subscribe for weather updates as these storms develop. Turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one. #HurricanePolo #TropicalStormRachel #HurricaneNews #FloodWarning #WeatherUpdate #BajaCalifornia #ElNino #PacificHurricane #BreakingWeather #FlashFlood