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Did El Niño turn Hurricane Polo into the most powerful storm of the season?

Did El Niño turn Hurricane Polo into the most powerful storm of the season?
BBC Science Wednesday 23 September 2026, 17:33 UTC 1 min read
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The BBC's Courtney Sargent explains how El Niño could have rapidly turned Hurricane Polo into one of the Pacific season's most powerful storms.

The BBC's Courtney Sargent explains how El Niño could have rapidly turned Hurricane Polo into one of the Pacific season's most powerful storms.
El Niño (PERSON) Hurricane Polo (EVENT) Courtney Sargent (PERSON)
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