Hurricane season is showing distinctive shifts with increased activity in the Pacific Ocean and calm conditions in the Atlantic due to El Niño. Hurricane Polo is heading for Southern California, while Hurricane Nolo is approaching Hawaii. Tropical Storm Rachel is also tracked in the New York area. The Pacific Ocean is having more frequent hurricanes than usual, while the Atlantic remains less active because of El Niño. Hurricane Polo's path towards Southern California is closely monitored , as is Hurricane Nolo's approach to Hawaii. Tropical Storm Rachel is tracked in the New York area.