How did Hurricane Polo get so powerful?

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What happened

Hurricane Polo exploded from a tropical storm into a powerful Category 5 hurricane in less than 24 hours on Tuesday.

Key facts

  • Hurricane Polo exploded from a tropical storm into a powerful Category 5 hurricane in less than 24 hours on Tuesday.
  • Reported by Live Science and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:46:21 UTC.

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