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Pacific Storms Surge: Three Hurricanes Loom
2 Sep
Summary
- Three Pacific storms are on track to potentially become powerful hurricanes.
- Hawaii may experience impacts from hurricanes Lowell and Karina.
- Tropical Storm Marie could bring unusual rain to Southern California.
Three storms are currently developing in the Pacific Ocean, with the potential to become powerful hurricanes by the weekend. These storms, named Marie, Karina, and Lowell, were on Tuesday churning in open waters between Hawaii and North America, posing no immediate threat.
Karina, already a Category 3 hurricane, and Lowell, which could strengthen to Category 5, are moving toward Hawaii. While direct hits are not anticipated, they could affect the islands with strong winds and rain. Tropical Storm Marie, having formed off southwest Mexico, might bring unusual tropical moisture and rain to Southern California, though most models suggest it will move away from the coast.
The busy Eastern Pacific hurricane season, fueled by a strong El Niño, has already seen 13 named storms. This activity is on pace to exceed historical averages. These developing storms are also predicted to generate dangerous swells along beaches in Hawaii and on the North American coast throughout the weekend, regardless of their proximity to land.
