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Hurricane Karina Live Tracker Maps Show Trajectory of Storm

Hurricane Karina Live Tracker Maps Show Trajectory of Storm

Summary

Hurricane Karina is a strong Category 4 hurricane moving west-northwest in the eastern Pacific Ocean, far from land. It is expected to stay over open water and gradually weaken later this week, but it is creating dangerous waves that could affect coastal areas in southwestern Mexico and southern California.

Key Facts

  • Hurricane Karina formed last Thursday and became a hurricane on Sunday.
  • As of Tuesday, Karina had sustained winds of 140 mph.
  • The storm is about 1,210 miles west-southwest of Baja California.
  • Karina is moving at about 10 miles per hour, staying away from land.
  • No watches or warnings have been issued for coastal areas.
  • Large waves and rip currents from Karina could create dangerous beach conditions far from the storm.
  • Other tropical storms, including Lowell and Marie, are also in the Pacific.
  • Tropical Storm Edouard is near the Texas-Louisiana coast and expected to bring heavy rain and wind to the area soon.
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