Tropical Storm Polo Weakens, Threatens US Southwest with Flash Flooding

Tropical Storm Polo, having weakened after making landfall twice in Mexico, is now causing significant heavy rainfall and flash flood risks across northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Flash flood watches are currently in effect for over 14 million Americans, stretching from Phoenix, Arizona, to Des Moines, Iowa. Areas like Albuquerque, New Mexico, are particularly vulnerable, with up to two inches of rain anticipated as the storm progresses towards El Paso.