Neki strengthens to hurricane far from main Hawaiian Islands; expected to intensifyOctober 20th, 2009 Hurricane Neki forms far from Hawaii in PacificHONOLULU — Forecasters say Hurricane Neki has formed in the Pacific Ocean, far from the main Hawaiian Islands. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says maximum winds Tuesday evening were at about 75 mph.
Tropical Storm Neki forms far out in the Pacific south of Hawaii; expected to become hurricaneOctober 19th, 2009 Tropical Storm Neki forms far out in the PacificHONOLULU — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Neki has formed far out in the Pacific Ocean. Neki was swirling Monday afternoon about 825 miles south of Honolulu and about 830 miles southeast of Johnston Island.
Hurricane Rick reaches Category 2 off Mexico's Pacific coast; Acapulco warns of heavy rainOctober 16th, 2009 Hurricane Rick strengthens off Mexico's coastACAPULCO, Mexico — Hurricane Rick swiftly strengthened Friday off Mexico's Pacific coast with winds near 100 mph (160 kph), and forecasters warned it could soon become a major hurricane. Rick, a Category 2 hurricane, was centered about 260 miles (415 kilometers) south-southwest of Acapulco on Friday night, and was moving west-northwest near 10 mph (17 kph), according to the U.S.
Hurricane Fred quickly strengthens to a Category 2 storm over the Atlantic OceanSeptember 9th, 2009 Hurricane Fred becomes a Category 2 stormMIAMI — Hurricane Fred has quickly strengthened to a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic and forecasters say it could become a major hurricane later in the day. Fred's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph (165 kph) early Wednesday.
Jimena strengthens to dangerous Category 4 hurricane; may intensify off Mexico's Pacific coastAugust 30th, 2009 Jimena strengthens to Category 4 storm in PacificMEXICO CITY — Jimena developed into a dangerous Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast Sunday, threatening to hit the Baja California peninsula as a major hurricane in coming days. Jimena swirled far enough away from land Sunday to spare Mexico's southwestern coastline, only sprinkling the port of Manzanillo with light drizzle.
Jimena becomes hurricane in the Pacific off southern Mexican coast, top winds near 80 mphAugust 29th, 2009 Jimena now a hurricane in the Pacific OceanMIAMI — Forecasters say Jimena has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane off Mexico's southern Pacific coast. The National Hurricane Center says Jimena could intensify and become a major hurricane by Sunday.
Hurricane Center: Hurricane Bill strengthens to a Category 4 storm in the AtlanticAugust 19th, 2009 Hurricane Bill strengthens to a Category 4 stormMIAMI — Hurricane Bill has strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it rumbles across the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds near 135 mph. And forecasters say some additional strengthening is expected by the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
Hurricane Guillermo strengthens to a Category 2 storm in Pacific far off Mexican coastAugust 15th, 2009 Category 2 Hurricane Guillermo moves out to seaMEXICO CITY — Hurricane Guillermo has strengthened into a Category 2 storm far off Mexico's Pacific coast. The National Hurricane Center says Guillermo's maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (160 kph).
Forecasters: Guillermo strengthens to Category 3 hurricane over Pacific with 115 mph windsAugust 15th, 2009 Guillermo now a Category 3 hurricane over PacificMIAMI — Forecasters say Hurricane Guillermo has quickly strengthened into a Category 3 storm far off Mexico's Pacific coast. The National Hurricane Center says Guillermo's maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph.
Hurricane Guillermo strengthens to a Category 2 storm far out in the PacificAugust 14th, 2009 Guillermo now Category 2 storm in the PacificMIAMI — Hurricane Guillermo has strengthened into a Category 2 storm far out in the Pacific. The National Hurricane Center says Guillermo's maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph.
Tropical Storm Guillermo could become hurricane as it moves farther asea in PacificAugust 13th, 2009 Guillermo could strengthen to hurricane in PacificMIAMI — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Guillermo is getting stronger but not quite a hurricane as it moves farther out into the Pacific. Guillermo's maximum sustained winds increased to near 70 mph Thursday.
Hurricane Felicia strengthens to Category 3 storm over the Pacific, winds near 115 mphAugust 5th, 2009 Felicia becomes major hurrricane over PacificMIAMI — Hurricane Felicia is a major storm after gaining strength far out in the Pacific. The National Hurricane Center says Felicia's maximum sustained winds Wednesday have increased to near 115 mph, raising it to a Category 3 storm and making it a major hurricane.
Hurricane Felicia strengthens rapidly far out in the Pacific; Tropical Storm Enrique weakensAugust 5th, 2009 Hurricane Felicia strengthens rapidly in PacificMIAMI — Forecasters say Hurricane Felicia is intensifying rapidly far out in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Enrique is weakening not far away. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Felicia's maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph and could become a major hurricane during the next day or so.
Hurricane Carlos strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast, heads farther out to seaJuly 14th, 2009 Hurricane Carlos strengthens far off Mexico coastMEXICO CITY — Hurricane Carlos strengthened to a Category 2 storm and had a distinct small eye Tuesday as it moved farther out into the open Pacific. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, said the storm's winds had increased to near 105 mph (165 kph).
Hurricane Carlos strengthens hundreds of miles off Mexico's Baja California peninsulaJuly 12th, 2009 Hurricane Carlos strengthens off Mexican coastMEXICO CITY — Hurricane Carlos swirled far off Mexico's Pacific coast on Saturday and was headed farther out to sea. The Category 1 hurricane had maximum sustained winds near 85 mph (135 kph) with additional strengthening expected, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida.