NewsWPLG Local 10August 31, 2026Miami-Dade
National Hurricane Center tracks Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Lowell in the Pacific
Hurricane Karina has intensified into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean, while Tropical Storm Lowell is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by early this week. Neither storm currently poses an immediate threat to land, though both are being monitored for potential impacts on coastal areas.
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Residents in coastal regions of Mexico, Southern California, and Hawaii should monitor weather updates as these storms move across the Pacific, potentially causing high surf or changing intensity throughout the week.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Karina is a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (233 kph).
- Hurricane Karina is located approximately 1,020 miles (1,642 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California.
- Tropical Storm Lowell has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (97 kph).
- Tropical Storm Lowell is located approximately 855 miles (1,376 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
- Tropical Storm Lowell is forecast to potentially become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday.
- There are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm.
- Waves from Hurricane Karina are expected to affect Mexico and Southern California.
- Tropical Storm Lowell may approach the Hawaiian Islands later this week.
Who's Mentioned
locationBaja California“Geographic reference point for Hurricane Karina's location.”otherLowell“A tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean.”locationHilo, Hawaii“Geographic reference point for Tropical Storm Lowell's location.”organizationU.S. National Hurricane Center“The agency responsible for tracking and forecasting the storms.”otherKarina“A Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean.”