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Hurricane Karina Strengthens to Category 3, NOAA Warns

8/31/2026

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Summary

Karina Intensifies

U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami reports Hurricane Karina reached Category 3 strength.
Karina’s maximum sustained winds rose to 125 mph (205 km/h).
The storm is about 960 miles west-southwest of Baja California’s southern tip.
Swells from Karina could create life-threatening surf and rip currents along southwest Mexico and the Baja Peninsula.
NOAA projects a below-average Atlantic hurricane season with 8-14 named storms because of El Niño.

Summary

Lowell Approaches Maui

Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency urged residents to monitor Lowell’s progress during recovery from Hurricane Lala.
Forecasters said Lowell’s intensity forecast becomes uncertain after Thursday because of possible interaction with Karina.
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center projected Lowell will reach Category 2 south of Maui by week’s end.
No coastal watches or warnings were issued for Lowell, indicating a low immediate threat to land.

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Karina Intensifies

U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami reports Hurricane Karina reached Category 3 strength.
Karina’s maximum sustained winds rose to 125 mph (205 km/h).
The storm is about 960 miles west-southwest of Baja California’s southern tip.
Swells from Karina could create life-threatening surf and rip currents along southwest Mexico and the Baja Peninsula.
NOAA projects a below-average Atlantic hurricane season with 8-14 named storms because of El Niño.

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