3 Pacific Hurricanes Active: Lowell Could Target Hawaii, Marie to Miss California

The tropical Pacific is buzzing with activity this week as three hurricanes spin simultaneously. Hurricane Lowell is the most serious, now a major Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph, positioned south of Hilo, Hawaii. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Lowell could make a sharp right turn and head toward the islands by early next week, though they stress the long-range path is“unusually uncertain.”Hawaii residents are being encouraged to review their hurricane plans and ensure supply kits are ready.

For California, the news is less dramatic but still interesting. Hurricane Marie has weakened to a Category 2 storm far over open water, hundreds of miles from the coast. While the storm won’t make landfall, forecasters say some tropical moisture could bring beneficial rain showers to Southern California, southern Nevada, and the western Four Corners region this weekend. After a dry summer, even a little rain would be welcome in those areas.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Karina has dropped to Category 1 strength and is expected to pass north of Hawaii without a direct threat. The active season is a reminder that Pacific hurricanes can impact travel, family, and friends, even when we’re thousands of miles away in Sacramento. Are you watching this forecast closely, or do you have plans that could be affected by these storms?