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1 published Stories6 tracked eventsLatest event Sep 25, 02:26 PM UTC

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Sep 26, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

Pacific hurricane activity continues, with Hurricane Polo rapidly intensifying into a Category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico. Unlike the previous period's Hurricane Lowell, which threatened Hawaii, this storm is directed at southwestern Mexico. Fueled by El Niño-warmed waters, Polo is forecast to remain offshore but still bring heavy rain and risks of deadly flooding and mudslides.

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, with sustained winds near 180 mph.
The US National Hurricane Center called the storm "extremely dangerous" and its intensification "truly remarkable," attributing it to record-warm El Niño waters.
The storm is forecast to skirt southwestern Mexico without making landfall, but could bring up to 8 inches of rain to Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán.
Authorities warn the heavy rainfall risks triggering deadly flooding and mudslides in the affected areas.

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Sep 8, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

Hurricane Lowell strengthened to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific and is approaching the Hawaiian Islands. Authorities have issued hurricane warnings for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical storm watch for Kauai County. The storm fluctuated between Category 3 and 4 strength and is now turning northward, threatening heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf.

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Sep 25, 02:26 PM UTC· Signal 88.9

Hurricane Polo intensifies to Category 5, threatens Mexico with deadly flooding and mudslides

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, with sustained winds near 180 mph recorded by a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft. The US National Hurricane Center called it "extremely dangerous" and its intensification "truly remarkable." Fueled by record-warm El Niño waters, the slow-moving storm is forecast to skirt southwestern Mexico without landfall but bring up to 8 inches of rain, risking deadly flooding and mudslides in Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán.

11 reports · 2 sources

Sep 7, 08:04 PM UTC· Signal 105.1

Hurricane Lowell strengthens to Category 3, prompting warnings for three Hawaiian islands

Hurricane Lowell, a powerful Category 3 storm, is approaching Hawaii, with hurricane warnings issued for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical storm watch for Kauai County. The storm, which fluctuated between Category 3 and 4 strength, is turning northward, threatening heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf. Authorities urge residents to prepare as the storm’s track shifts closer to the islands.

5 reports · 1 sources

Jul 31, 02:48 PM UTC· Signal 128.7

Japan Conducts First Tomahawk Live-Fire Test from JS Chokai Destroyer

On July 29, 2025, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted its first live-fire test of a Tomahawk cruise missile from the Aegis destroyer JS Chokai in the Pacific Ocean, supported by the U.S. Navy. Japan becomes the third country outside the U.S. to fire a Tomahawk from a surface combatant, after Australia and the Netherlands. The test marks a milestone in Japan’s long-range strike capability under its revised National Security Strategy. Japan plans to equip five Aegis destroyers with Tomahawks and is purchasing up to 400 missiles (Block IV and Block V) as a bridge to indigenous weapons.

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6 tracked eventsLatest event Sep 25, 02:26 PM UTC

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Hurricane Polo intensifies to Category 5, threatens Mexico with deadly flooding and mudslides

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, with sustained winds near 180 mph recorded by a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft. The US National Hurricane Center called it "extremely dangerous" and its intensification "truly remarkable." Fueled by record-warm El Niño waters, the slow-moving storm is forecast to skirt southwestern Mexico without landfall but bring up to 8 inches of rain, risking deadly flooding and mudslides in Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán.

11 reports · 2 sources · Updated Sep 25, 02:26 PM UTC

Hurricane Polo intensifies to Category 5, threatens Mexico with deadly flooding and mudslides

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Sep 26, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

Pacific hurricane activity continues, with Hurricane Polo rapidly intensifying into a Category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico. Unlike the previous period's Hurricane Lowell, which threatened Hawaii, this storm is directed at southwestern Mexico. Fueled by El Niño-warmed waters, Polo is forecast to remain offshore but still bring heavy rain and risks of deadly flooding and mudslides.

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, with sustained winds near 180 mph.
The US National Hurricane Center called the storm "extremely dangerous" and its intensification "truly remarkable," attributing it to record-warm El Niño waters.
The storm is forecast to skirt southwestern Mexico without making landfall, but could bring up to 8 inches of rain to Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán.
Authorities warn the heavy rainfall risks triggering deadly flooding and mudslides in the affected areas.

Earlier recaps

Sep 8, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

Hurricane Lowell strengthened to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific and is approaching the Hawaiian Islands. Authorities have issued hurricane warnings for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical storm watch for Kauai County. The storm fluctuated between Category 3 and 4 strength and is now turning northward, threatening heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf.

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Sep 25, 02:26 PM UTC· Signal 88.9

Hurricane Polo intensifies to Category 5, threatens Mexico with deadly flooding and mudslides

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, with sustained winds near 180 mph recorded by a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft. The US National Hurricane Center called it "extremely dangerous" and its intensification "truly remarkable." Fueled by record-warm El Niño waters, the slow-moving storm is forecast to skirt southwestern Mexico without landfall but bring up to 8 inches of rain, risking deadly flooding and mudslides in Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán.

11 reports · 2 sources

Sep 7, 08:04 PM UTC· Signal 105.1

Hurricane Lowell strengthens to Category 3, prompting warnings for three Hawaiian islands

Hurricane Lowell, a powerful Category 3 storm, is approaching Hawaii, with hurricane warnings issued for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical storm watch for Kauai County. The storm, which fluctuated between Category 3 and 4 strength, is turning northward, threatening heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf. Authorities urge residents to prepare as the storm’s track shifts closer to the islands.

5 reports · 1 sources

Jul 31, 02:48 PM UTC· Signal 128.7

Japan Conducts First Tomahawk Live-Fire Test from JS Chokai Destroyer

On July 29, 2025, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted its first live-fire test of a Tomahawk cruise missile from the Aegis destroyer JS Chokai in the Pacific Ocean, supported by the U.S. Navy. Japan becomes the third country outside the U.S. to fire a Tomahawk from a surface combatant, after Australia and the Netherlands. The test marks a milestone in Japan’s long-range strike capability under its revised National Security Strategy. Japan plans to equip five Aegis destroyers with Tomahawks and is purchasing up to 400 missiles (Block IV and Block V) as a bridge to indigenous weapons.

Jul 31, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted its first live-fire test of a Tomahawk cruise missile in the Pacific Ocean, becoming the third non-U.S. country to launch the missile from a surface combatant, after Australia and the Netherlands. The test, carried out by the destroyer JS Chokai with U.S. Navy support, marks a key step in Japan's long-range strike capability development.

Jul 30, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

Building on the previously reported drone boat test, RIMPAC 2026 expanded its sinking exercise by destroying two large decommissioned warships. The drill highlighted integrated allied maritime strike capabilities, employing systems including U.S. Army HIMARS, Japanese Type 12 missiles, and submarine-launched Harpoons.

Jul 29, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

During this period, the U.S. Navy conducted its first live-fire sinking test of a kamikaze drone boat during the RIMPAC exercise off Hawaii.

5 reports · 3 sources

Jul 30, 06:40 AM UTC· Signal 169.3

RIMPAC 2026 SINKEX Sinks Two Retired Warships Off Hawaii

During the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise, U.S. and allied forces sank two decommissioned warships—USS Peleliu and USS Mobile Bay—in a sinking exercise (SINKEX) off Hawaii. The event showcased expanding allied anti-ship capabilities, including U.S. Army HIMARS, Japanese Type 12 missiles, Navy LRASM, submarine-launched Harpoons, and drone strikes. Involving 30,000 personnel from 30 nations, the drills emphasized integrated maritime strike systems aimed at countering Chinese naval expansion in the Indo-Pacific.

5 reports · 3 sources

Jul 29, 04:16 PM UTC· Signal 124.4

U.S. Navy Tests GARC Kamikaze Drone Boat in RIMPAC Sinking Exercise

On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Navy conducted its first live-fire training exercise with the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC), a kamikaze drone boat, during RIMPAC 2026 off Hawaii. The GARC struck the decommissioned USS Peleliu in a sinking exercise (SINKEX), carrying a 1,000-pound payload and using Anduril’s Lattice autonomy. The milestone, announced by USVDIV-32 Commander Sarah Weinstein, follows the Navy’s first combat use of similar USVs against an Iranian facility weeks earlier.

5 reports · 4 sources

Jul 15, 03:25 PM UTC· Signal 75.0

China Launches Rare Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile Test into Pacific Ocean

On July 6, 2026, China fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (likely JL-2 or JL-3) from a Type-094 submarine in the Bohai Sea into the South Pacific, impacting near the Solomon Islands. Japan, Australia, the Philippines, New Zealand, and the US condemned the short-notice test (Japan received only 90 minutes' warning) as provocative and destabilizing. China called it routine annual training. The test signals maturity of China's sea-based nuclear deterrent and expansion of its strategic capabilities.

5 reports · 9 sources