Hurricane Kristy: Strengthening in the Pacific with No Land Threats

Hurricane Kristy: Strengthening in the Pacific with No Land Threats Hurricane Kristy has intensified in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is projected to maintain its course away from land, according to forecasters. The hurricane is situated approximately 950 kilometers west-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, and is advancing westward at a speed of 30 kmph.The Miami-based National Hurricane Center reports that Kristy has achieved maximum sustained winds of 120 kmph. Initially forming as a tropical storm off Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Monday, Kristy strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to rapidly intensify, potentially reaching Category 3 status this week.Despite its strength, Kristy is anticipated to remain over open waters, posing no immediate threat to land, which means no coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect. In related weather news, the Atlantic's Hurricane Oscar has dissipated into remnants after hitting Cuba on Sunday, following flooding and power outages caused by the storm.

Hurricane Kristy has intensified in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is projected to maintain its course away from land, according to forecasters. The hurricane is situated approximately 950 kilometers west-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, and is advancing westward at a speed of 30 kmph. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center reports that Kristy has achieved maximum sustained winds of 120 kmph.

Initially forming as a tropical storm off Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Monday, Kristy strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to rapidly intensify, potentially reaching Category 3 status this week. Despite its strength, Kristy is anticipated to remain over open waters, posing no immediate threat to land, which means no coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect. In related weather news, the Atlantic's Hurricane Oscar has dissipated into remnants after hitting Cuba on Sunday, following flooding and power outages caused by the storm.

(With inputs from agencies.).