Hurricane season is showing distinctive shifts with heightened storminess 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 being monitored in the New York area. The Pacific Ocean is having more frequent hurricanes than usual, while the Atlantic remains calmer because of El Niño. Hurricane Polo's path towards Southern California is being closely watched , as is Hurricane Nolo's path towards Hawaii. Tropical Storm Rachel is tracked in the New York area.