Forecasters Give Update on Tropical Storm Karina as It Strengthens into a Hurricane in the Pacific The National Hurricane Center's latest update on Tropical Storm Karina is a stark reminder of the often inept response to natural disasters.
The storm has strengthened into a hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour making it a Category 1 hurricane.
Karina's trajectory and potential impact on land dwelling populations are still unclear, but swells from the storm are expected to cause hazardous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula.