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The storm account separates tracks from consequences

An offshore centre does not imply an absence of impacts.

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In this lesson: Separate geographical position from consequences and preserve the time boundary.

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Use the language · 1/2What does “consequential” refer to in the contrast?

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The storm’s effects. The third paragraph contrasts track with effects extending beyond it.

Clue: The distinction is geographical versus consequential: landfall concerns the storm’s track, while effects can extend beyond it. Readers should also retain the report’s historical date rather than treating an archived event summary as present-day warning information.

Read and understand · 2/2Which use would overextend the archived account?

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Treating it as present-day warning information. The final paragraph explicitly warns against using the archive as present-day guidance.

Clue: The distinction is geographical versus consequential: landfall concerns the storm’s track, while effects can extend beyond it. Readers should also retain the report’s historical date rather than treating an archived event summary as present-day warning information.

Grammar in this story: Consequence despite an expectation

Nolo’s rainfall still produced reported flooding and landslides.

“Still” preserves the contrast between no landfall and continued consequences; “reported” keeps attribution limits.

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Summarise both the geographical distinction and the limit on using the report later.

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Polo crossed land, while Nolo passed near Hawaii without landfall but still produced reported flooding and landslides. These September observations distinguish track and effects; they are not current warning information.

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