Hurricane Genevieve Spaghetti Models Show Today's Path After Cat 5 Peak
Summary
Hurricane Genevieve became the first Category 5 hurricane in the eastern Pacific since 2024 but is now weakening as it moves west-northwest away from land. The storm has caused dangerous ocean conditions along the coasts of southern California and Mexico, with no direct landfall expected.Key Facts
- Genevieve formed from a tropical depression on July 24 near Mexico’s coast.
- It quickly strengthened into a tropical storm and then a hurricane by July 25.
- The storm rapidly intensified to Category 5 status on July 26, with winds reaching 160 mph.
- Genevieve is the strongest hurricane in the eastern Pacific this year and the first Category 5 since Hurricane Kristy in 2024.
- The National Hurricane Center expects the hurricane to weaken to Category 2 and become post-tropical by the weekend.
- The storm is moving west-northwest at about 9 mph, away from land.
- Large ocean waves caused by Genevieve are creating life-threatening surf and rip currents in southern California and Baja California.
- Authorities advise beachgoers in affected areas to follow safety warnings and avoid dangerous water conditions.
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