Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane
By The BriefBrief
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Karina has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific. The storm could become a major hurricane this week, according to the forecast.
WHO:Forecasters
WHAT:Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific.
WHEN:Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET
WHERE:Pacific Ocean
WHY:The storm’s intensity increased, strengthening it into a hurricane and raising the possibility it could become a major hurricane this week.
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