Hurricanes Lowell, Karina and Marie Spaghetti Models as Three Storms Gather
Summary
Three hurricanes—Lowell, Karina, and Marie—are active in the Pacific Ocean ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Lowell and Karina are strong Category 4 storms, while Marie is a Category 1 hurricane expected to strengthen before weakening later. None of the storms currently pose a direct threat to U.S. land, but they could cause dangerous ocean conditions.Key Facts
- Lowell has maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and is located about 440 miles south of Hilo, Hawaii.
- Karina is about 1,325 miles east of Hilo with winds of 130 mph and is slowly weakening.
- Marie is a Category 1 hurricane, about 375 miles southwest of Baja California, and is expected to strengthen before weakening.
- No coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect for the U.S. mainland.
- Swells from Lowell and Marie could cause dangerous surf and rip currents in Hawaii, parts of Mexico, and Southern California.
- Lowell is moving west at 10 mph and expected to remain a major hurricane for several days.
- Karina is moving west-northwest at 10 mph and will likely remain a hurricane through the weekend.
- Marie is moving west-northwest at 10 mph, with its effects possibly reaching Southern California later in the weekend.
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