Hurricane Polo Rapidly Intensifies to Category 5 Off Mexico

Hurricane Polo intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane within 24 hours, with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph. It is located about 215 miles south of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, but is not expected to make landfall.

🐿️ This 'truly remarkable' rapid intensification is a textbook example of how El Niño and warm ocean waters can supercharge hurricanes.