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Karina

Major Hurricane Karina is a powerful storm far out in the Pacific Ocean and is not currently a threat to land.

Max winds
115 mph
Pressure
961 mb
Movement
W at 12 mph
Official NHC Forecast Cone
Official National Hurricane Center 5-day forecast cone for ep112026

The forecast cone represents the probable track of the storm's center. Dangerous impacts can occur well outside the cone.

📍 Basin
Eastern Pacific Ocean
📍 Location
1195 mi E of Hilo, HI
Show coordinates
19.80°, -136.70°

What this means

Major Hurricane Karina is a very strong storm, currently located about 1195 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii. It has maximum winds of 115 miles per hour, making it a major hurricane. The storm is moving west at 12 miles per hour.

Karina is located far from any land areas, and there are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect. This means that no areas are expected to feel the direct effects of the hurricane in the immediate future.

The storm is expected to continue its westward path. People in Hawaii and surrounding areas should continue to monitor updates from the National Hurricane Center, but for now, Karina remains a distant storm.

Official resources

Last updated 9/3/2026, 4:00:24 PM · Latest advisory 9/3/2026, 3:00:00 PM