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

National Hurricane Center tracks Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Lowell in the Pacific

Hurricane Karina has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strengthen into a major storm while remaining away from land. Simultaneously, Tropical Storm Lowell is being monitored in the Pacific and may reach hurricane status by early next week.

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Why It Matters

Residents in coastal areas of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula may experience dangerous surf and s caused by swells from Hurricane Karina.

Key Facts

  • Hurricane Karina is a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph).
  • Hurricane Karina is located 880 miles (1,415 km) west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.
  • Hurricane Karina is moving west-northwest at 9 mph (15 kph).
  • Hurricane Karina is forecast to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or greater, 111 mph/178 kph) within days.
  • Swells from Hurricane Karina are expected to cause dangerous surf and rip currents along southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula.
  • Tropical Storm Lowell is located 985 miles (1,585 km) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
  • Tropical Storm Lowell has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph).
  • Tropical Storm Lowell is forecast to potentially become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday.

Who's Mentioned

locationHilo“Location used as a reference point for Tropical Storm Lowell's position.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“The agency providing weather forecasts and storm tracking.”otherLowell“A tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean.”locationBaja California Peninsula“Region potentially affected by dangerous surf and rip currents.”locationMexico“Country with coastal areas potentially affected by storm swells.”otherKarina“A Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean.”