Tuesday September 22, 2026, 5:45 AM: Polo has achieved Category 5 strength; sustained winds are now 160 MPH, moving east at 5 MPH. The barometric pressure is an astounding 928mb. This was just a Category 2 in the last update in less than 8 hours it's now a monster in the Eastern Pacific. A very strong El Nino is the cause of the superheated sea surface temperatures of 89° to 94° has allowed for rapid intensification in such a short time. This has become a dangerous hurricane just approximately 150 miles off Mexico’s Pacific coastline. #Polo #HurricaneSeason2026 #ElNiño