Hurricane Karina intensifies to category 4 storm in Pacific Ocean; no threat to land yet
Although it's 1,020 miles from land, it may affect Mexico and Southern California with waves, while further strengthening is anticipated.
Hurricane Karina's intensity surged to a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, though it has not posed any threat to land, according to forecasters. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reported that the storm rapidly intensified since becoming a hurricane on Sunday and has been fueled by warm waters far offshore. Karina was located approximately 1,020 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, with maximum sustained winds reaching 145 mph (233 kph).
The storm was moving westward. No coastal watches or warnings were currently in effect, but waves were expected to impact Mexico and likely Southern California. Further strengthening of Karina is possible on Monday, followed by fluctuations in intensity. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Lowell was situated about 855 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (97 kph).
The storm was also moving westward and had the potential to become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday. Although Lowell posed no immediate threat to land, it could be in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands later in the week.
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