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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 30, 2026Miami-Dade

National Hurricane Center tracks Hurricane Karina in the Pacific

Tropical Storm Karina has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, with forecasters expecting it to remain away from land while potentially causing dangerous surf conditions. The storm is currently moving northwest and is not considered a threat to coastal areas.

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Why It Matters

Residents and travelers in coastal areas of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula should be aware of potential dangerous surf and rip currents caused by the storm's swells.

Key Facts

  • Hurricane Karina has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h).
  • The storm is currently a Category 1 hurricane.
  • Karina is located 820 miles (1,325 km) southwest of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.
  • The storm is moving northwest at 15 mph (24 km/h).
  • Swells from the storm are expected to cause dangerous surf and rip currents in southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula.
  • Tropical Storm Lowell is located 1,150 miles (1,850 km) southeast of Hawaii and poses no threat to land.
  • NOAA forecasts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season due to El Nino.
  • The seasonal forecast predicts 8 to 14 named storms, with 3 to 6 hurricanes and 1 to 3 major hurricanes.

Who's Mentioned

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