### [2026-09-22](/feed/2026/09/22/index.md)

##### 2026 Pacific typhoon season
# The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Polo has strengthened into a category 5 Pacific hurricane. 




### Sources:

1. [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/hurricane-polo-mexico-category-5-b3054471.html)

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