Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific
Summary
Tropical Storm Karina has grown into a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. It is far from land but could bring dangerous waves to parts of southwest Mexico and Baja California. Another storm, Tropical Storm Lowell, is far from Hawaii and not expected to threaten land.Key Facts
- Karina reached Category 1 hurricane status with wind speeds of 80 mph (130 km/h).
- The storm is about 820 miles (1,325 km) southwest of Baja California’s southern tip.
- Karina is moving northwest at 15 mph (24 km/h) away from land.
- Dangerous waves and rip currents are possible in southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula.
- Tropical Storm Lowell is located 1,150 miles (1,850 km) southeast of Hawaii and does not threaten land.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects a below-average Atlantic hurricane season due to El Niño.
- NOAA predicts 8 to 14 named storms in the Atlantic, with 3 to 6 hurricanes and 1 to 3 major hurricanes.
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