Tropical Storm Marie forms in Pacific Ocean well offshore of southwest Mexico, forecasters say

Tropical Storm Marie forms in Pacific Ocean well offshore of southwest Mexico, forecasters say

Forecasters expect it will strengthen into a named storm by Monday night.

Although it's 1,020 miles from land, it may affect Mexico and Southern California with waves, while further strengthening is anticipated.

Karina could causes swells likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula

While Karina was expected to stay well away from land, swells from the storm were likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula, the hurricane center said.

A major hurricane is Category 3 or greater and Karina is currently a Category 1 hurricane, carrying maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.

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Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm this week  Toronto Star

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