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A storm can cause harm without landfall

In this lesson: Compare the two storm tracks and identify Nolo’s effects.

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Read the story

NASA’s September report described Hurricane Polo crossing Baja California and then reaching mainland Mexico. Hurricane Nolo passed near Hawaii without making landfall there.

Nolo still brought heavy rain, with flooded roads and landslides reported. NASA’s Disasters Program supported the response with maps and data.

Landfall describes a storm’s track, not the full reach of its effects. This is a historical account of September conditions, so it should not be used as a current warning or an all-clear.

Editorial correction, 26 October 2026: We corrected factual wording and chronology after checking the sources below. This is a retrospective archive review; the original publication date is retained.

Source: Sources checked 26 October 2026. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/powerful-storms-continue-to-prowl-the-pacific/ https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/what-we-do/disasters

Read and practise

1. Which storm crossed Baja California before reaching mainland Mexico?

   1. Both storms followed that route
   2. Polo
   3. Nolo

2. What effects were reported from Nolo’s rain?

   1. No effects on land
   2. Only a landfall with no rainfall
   3. Flooded roads and landslides

Your turn

Use “although” to connect Nolo’s track and reported effects.

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