00:00Hurricane Polo is threatening Mexico's Pacific coast.
00:03The storm reached Category 5 strength earlier this week.
00:06Its winds briefly peaked at 180 miles per hour.
00:09Polo is now forecast to approach northwestern Mexico.
00:13The storm could make landfall in Baja, California, Sur.
00:16A second landfall may follow along mainland Mexico.
00:19Heavy rain could trigger dangerous flash flooding.
00:22Rainfall of 2 to 8 inches is forecast in southwestern Mexico.
00:25Some areas could receive as much as 18 inches.
00:28Strong winds may also cause power outages and damage.
00:32Coastal areas face large waves and storm surge.
00:35Polo could later cross northern Mexico as a rainstorm.
00:38Its moisture may then move into Texas and New Mexico.
00:41That moisture could combine with another western U.S. storm.
00:45The interaction may increase heavy rain and severe thunderstorms.
00:49Flooding could become a concern across parts of Texas.
00:52New Mexico is already unusually wet for September.
00:55Taos has received more than 6.5 inches this month.
00:59Forecasters are closely watching Polo's track and strength.
01:02The storm's exact U.S. rainfall impacts remain uncertain.
01:06Conditions in southwestern Mexico are expected to gradually improve this weekend.
01:10Disclosure.
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