Tropical Cyclone Horacio has intensified into a Category 5 superstorm, becoming the first cyclone anywhere in the world to reach that threshold in 2026, according to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).
The powerful system is currently churning over the South Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, with sustained wind speeds measured at 161 mph (259 km/h).
The development was first reported by The News International, which cited updated forecasts and satellite imagery confirming the cyclone’s rapid intensification. Category 5 storms represent the highest classification on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, defined by sustained winds exceeding 157 mph, capable of producing catastrophic damage.
In its latest advisory, the Joint
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