Hurricane season is showing distinctive shifts with increased activity in the Pacific Ocean and relative quiet in the Atlantic due to El Niño. Hurricane Polo is approaching 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 less active 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.