Hurricane Kristy intensifies into Category 4 storm in Pacific Ocean

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Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it churns in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters said.

The major hurricane was 710 miles (1,140 kilometres) south-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, and was moving west at 20 mph (31 kph).

It had maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 kph), just shy of Category 5 status, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Centre.

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Published On: 2024-10-24 @ 07:15:14 (1 weeks ago)

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