Hurricane Karina rapidly intensified to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean, well offshore, forecasters confirmed Monday. The system remained well away from the coast. ABC News, PBS, LiveNOW from FOX, and UPI are following its progress. In a separate update, KTLA reports that another system may develop near Southern California this week. Weather experts have been watching the region for possible development. The storm's status was verified through several confirmations on Monday, August 31.
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Karina rapidly becomes a major hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Karina rapidly becomes a major hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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A hurricane could form near Southern California this week, seriously - KTLA
A hurricane could form near Southern California this week, seriously KTLA
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Karina surges to major hurricane wind speeds in Pacific, forecasters say - LiveNOW from FOX
Karina surges to major hurricane wind speeds in Pacific, forecasters say LiveNOW from FOX
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Karine becomes major Cat. 3 hurricane in Pacific Ocean - upi.com
Karine becomes major Cat. 3 hurricane in Pacific Ocean upi.com
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Hurricane "Karina" is intensifying in the Pacific Ocean and may reach Category 3 - Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
Hurricane "Karina" is intensifying in the Pacific Ocean and may reach Category 3 Українські Національні Новини (УНН)