Hurricane Kristy is on the move! Now a Category 4 monster in the Pacific, here's what you need to know about this intense storm. No need to panic, but grab your popcorn!
Hurricane Kristy has rapidly intensified into a formidable Category 4 storm, currently churning away from land in the Pacific Ocean. The storm is making waves - literally - about 710 miles south-southwest of the Baja California peninsula. With sustained winds that could knock the socks off your average wind turbine, Hurricane Kristy is moving west at 20 miles per hour, and it’s expected to keep strengthening! The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on this storm, as its path looks to continue moving away from land. But who doesn’t love a little excitement in the ocean?
As Kristy enjoys its swim in the open waters, forecasters are predicting that this hurricane could reach Category 5 strength before its wild ride is over. Imagine it – the storm that could go from a mere tropical disturbance to an extreme Category 5 hurricane faster than you can finish your morning coffee! But don’t grab your life jacket just yet! Thankfully, this weather phenomenon is not expected to impact any land areas. The only unfortunate victims here are the waves along the southwestern coast of Mexico, which are set to take a beating from the storm's oceanic turbulence later this week.
So what’s the deal with this hurricane history? Hurricane Kristy is being closely monitored, and with all the buzz around its category increases, it’s drawing comparisons to other infamous storms. It’s not uncommon for hurricanes to ramp up intensity when lower atmospheric pressures meet warm water, and Kristy is no exception! As it moves deeper into the ocean, the blue waters provide perfect brewing conditions for maintaining its strength.
As predictions of Hurricane Kristy's trajectory aim skyward, it also offers a fascinating glimpse into the study of hurricanes. Did you know that Category 4 storms, like Kristy, can produce wind speeds between 130 and 156 mph? That’s more powerful than most roller coasters! Plus, these storms often leave behind reminders of their strength such as heavy rainfall and coastal flooding. So, whether you're a weather fanatic or a casual observer, Hurricane Kristy is a hurricane to watch - from a safe distance, of course!
The major hurricane was 710 miles (1,140 kilometres) south-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, and was moving west at 20 ...
Hurricane Kristy is forecast to continue strengthening Wednesday as it remains away from land, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Kristy becomes a Category 3 storm away from land in the Pacific and will strengthen more, forecasters say.
Hurricane Kristy has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to remain away from land.
The hurricane is currently located around 650 miles southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, moving west at 20 mph with maximum sustained winds of over ...
The storm was 650 miles (1,045 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, and was moving west at 20 mph (31 kph). It ...
The major hurricane was 710 miles (1,140 kilometers) south-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, and was moving west at 20 ...
The FOX Forecast Center said the storm is not expected to impact any land areas as it remains over the open waters of the Eastern Pacific. · Hurricane Kristy ...
Waves generated by Kristy will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California peninsula late this week, the center said, and those are likely to cause ...
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it continues to churn away from land, forecasters say.
Currently positioned about 710 miles (1,140 kilometers) south-southwest of Baja California's southern tip, it is moving westward at 20 mph (31 kph) with ...
Hurricane Kristy is now a Category 4 storm but is still expected to remain over open water, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.
Hurricane Kristy is at 150 mph, moving west at 17 mph. It may briefly strengthen but is expected to weaken rapidly and become a remnant low within 72 hours.
Kristy, which formed from the remains of Tropical Storm Nadine, is moving across the Pacific as a Category 4 hurricane.
The major hurricane was 970 miles (1,565 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, and was moving west at 16 mph (26 ...
The major hurricane was 710 miles south-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, and was moving west at 20 mph. It had maximum ...
The major hurricane was 970 miles southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, and was moving west at 16 mph. It had maximum ...
Hurricane Kristy has become the strongest hurricane in the eastern Pacific basin but will bear no threat to land as it continues its course.
Satellite images show a warming circular eye for Hurricane Kristy, which has strengthened to a category 5 hurricane with an initial intensity of 160 mph.
The storm is not expected to impact any landmass directly, but its powerful winds and swells will likely create hazardous conditions along the west coast of the ...
PACIFIC OCEAN - Kristy, a category 4 hurricane as of Thursday evening, is forecast to rapidly weaken starting Friday night. image courtesy NOAA / NWS.
The major hurricane was 970 miles (1,565 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, and was moving west at 16 mph (26 ...
Kristy is weakening due to increasing wind shear, currently at 126 mph. It's moving west-northwest but will slow and likely become a post-tropical cyclone ...
Forecasters warn that Hurricane Kristy's swells are "likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.