Hurricane Karina strengthened quickly to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean, far from land, forecasters confirmed Monday. The system stayed well away from the coast. ABC News, PBS, LiveNOW from FOX, and UPI are following its progress. In a separate update, KTLA reports that a separate weather system may develop near Southern California this week. Weather experts are keeping an eye on the region for possible development. The storm's status was verified by multiple sources 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)