Crossfiled5 outlets · filed 25 September 2026
Hurricane Nolo Takes Aim at Hawaii
Tropical Storm Nolo strengthened into a hurricane Thursday night and is expected to strengthen as it turns toward Hawaii’s Big Island. The hurricane is set to bring potentially catastrophic flooding, with some parts likely to receive nearly three feet of rain, triggering fears of mudslides.
What the coverage shows
All four outlets converge on Polo as a rapidly intensifying Category 5 storm off Mexico, with Reuters and CBS News stressing vigilance and the storm’s expected path near the western shoreline. The Guardian US is the only one to foreground strong El Niño patterns and say Polo is unlikely to directly hit Mexico. The Independent is alone in highlighting possible impacts on the US Southwest, especially increased moisture and showers.
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