Hurricane Genevieve Spaghetti Models as Storm Strengthens to Category 5
Summary
Hurricane Genevieve has grown into a very strong Category 5 hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean, far southwest of Mexico. The storm rapidly intensified over a weekend but is not expected to hit land directly, although it is causing dangerous ocean conditions near the Mexican coast.Key Facts
- Genevieve is a Category 5 hurricane with winds between 150-155 mph.
- It formed about 700 miles southwest of Mexico’s coast.
- The storm’s central pressure dropped to 934 millibars, indicating high strength.
- It rapidly strengthened from Category 1 to Category 5 in less than two days.
- Warm ocean waters and favorable weather conditions helped the storm grow quickly.
- Genevieve has a small, compact eye about 10 nautical miles wide.
- It is moving west-northwest and is expected to stay offshore, away from land.
- Coastal areas near Mexico are experiencing dangerous surf and rip currents caused by the storm.
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