search
Southwestern United States
Trends
- 1Hurricane Polo churns in Pacific, threatening Southwest and Mexico with floods▼Hurricane Polo churns in the Pacific, fueling flood threat for millions in the Southwest and Mexico
Hurricane Polo is spinning in the Pacific Ocean, with forecasters warning it could bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of Mexico and the southwestern United States, putting millions of people in the storm's potential path. Officials are monitoring the system as it moves, urging residents in vulnerable areas to prepare for possible flash flooding and dangerous conditions in the days ahead.
- 2Tropical Storm Polo strengthens, threatens Mexico and US Southwest▼Polo strengthens, poised to hit Mexico and soak Southwest US
Tropical Storm Polo has strengthened in the Pacific and is forecast to approach Mexico's coast, with moisture expected to spread into the southwestern United States. Forecasters warn the system could bring heavy rain and flooding to Mexico before its remnants soak parts of the Southwest US. Residents in affected areas are being urged to monitor official updates as the storm's path becomes clearer.
- 3
The USGS has published an assessment of regional impacts from a super El Niño event, focusing on the Southwestern United States. The outlook highlights heightened risks for the region, which typically faces heavier rainfall, flooding and storm damage during strong El Niño episodes. Interest is focused on what the strengthened pattern could mean for water supplies, infrastructure and communities across the Southwest.
- 4
Concerns are being raised that the Trump administration may remove federal protections for the Mexican gray wolf before the endangered species has recovered. Critics argue that stripping protections prematurely could threaten the fragile population of gray wolves in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Conservation advocates are watching the decision closely, warning that premature delisting could undo decades of recovery efforts for one of North America's most endangered wolves.