Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm this week
The storm is expected to become a major hurricane as swells bring dangerous surf and rip currents to southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula.
- Hurricane Karina formed in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, reaching 80 mph winds and earning Category 1 designation from the Miami-based National Hurricane Center as it tracks northwest.
- Tropical Storm Karina developed on Thursday, emerging just two days after Tropical Storm Julio dissipated amid an active Pacific season fueled by warming ocean waters associated with El Niño.
- Located about 820 miles southwest of the Baja California Peninsula, the storm moves northwest at 15 mph. The NHC warns of dangerous surf and rip currents along the Mexican coast despite the system staying well offshore.
- Forecasters expect Karina to intensify into a major hurricane by early this week, with a major hurricane defined as Category 3 or greater. This represents significant development potential as the cyclone continues into the Pacific.
- Tropical Storm Lowell currently tracks southeast of Hawaii, with the NHC expecting this second system to strengthen into a hurricane on Monday. The pattern underscores the busy Pacific season.
54 Articles
54 Articles
Tropical storm Karina strengthens into hurricane in Pacific, threatens major damage this week
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday and could become a major storm this week, forecasters said. The cyclone's center was at far out sea and was not threatening land. Karina had maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour (130 kilometers per hour), the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said, making it a Category 1 hurricane. A major hurricane is Category 3 or greater. The storm was locat…
Carina's tropical storm has increased before the hurricane and continues to gain momentum in the Pacific.
Associated Press News
Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm this week
Tropical Storm Karina has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. The National Hurricane Center says it could become a major storm this week.
Tropical storm Karina has today become a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean and may become a great storm this week, according to weather forecasts.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 65% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
