Karina becomes Category 4 hurricane in Pacific Ocean
Hurricane Karina strengthened Monday into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean but isn't threatening land, forecasters said. The storm has intensified quickly since becoming a hurricane Sunday and has been fueled by warm waters far offshore, the U.S.
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7 sourcesKarina strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say
Karina strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean far from land, forecasters say
Karina rapidly becomes a major hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say
Karina has quickly strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific, forecasters say
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16 sourcesKarina has quickly strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific, forecasters say
Hurricane Karina Spaghetti Models As California Faces Life-Threatening Waves
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2 sourcesHurricane Karina a Category 4 monster in the Pacific: Does Hawaii have to worry?
Tropical storm rapidly strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific
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3 developments- Aug 30Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm this week
- Aug 30Karina strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say
- Aug 31Hurricane Karina Spaghetti Models As California Faces Life-Threatening Waves
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