Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell Form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly Churns in the Atlantic
Forecasters said Karina and Lowell could become hurricanes within days, while Dolly may bring heavy rain and flash flooding to the Caribbean.
- On Thursday, the National Hurricane Center announced that Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed in the Pacific Ocean, while Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic Ocean as the fourth named storm of the 2026 season.
- Storm naming lists are reused every six years by the World Meteorological Organization, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasted a below-average Atlantic hurricane season due to El Nino.
- Karina sits 825 miles south of Baja California with 45 mph winds, Lowell is 1,765 miles west-southwest of Baja California with 40 mph winds, and Dolly remains 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands with 40 mph winds.
- Swells from Karina could bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula, while Dolly may bring heavy rain to the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and The Virgin Islands through Sunday and Monday.
- The 2026 hurricane season has already included Tropical Storm Arthur, Tropical Storm Bertha, and Tropical Storm Cristobal, while officials continue monitoring activity following the retirement of Category 5 hurricane Melissa from the 2025 season.
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The tropical storms Karina and Lowell are formed in the Pacific Ocean
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Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said. Tropical Storm Karina was located about 825 miles (1,330 kilometers) south of the southern tip of Baja California, with maximum sustained winds of [...]
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.Tropical Storm Karina was located about 825 miles (1,330 kilometers) south of the southern tip of Baja California, with maximum sustained winds of around 45 mph (75 kph), according to an advisory from the Miami-based hurricane center. Tropical Storm Lowell w…
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