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Latest News About Category 3 Hurricane Karina spins in open Pacific waters

Hurricane Karina strengthened quickly to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean, far from land, forecasters said Monday. The system stayed well away from the coast. ABC News, PBS, LiveNOW from FOX, and UPI continue to monitor the system. Separately, KTLA reports that another system may develop near Southern California this week. Meteorologists have been watching the region for possible development. The storm's status was verified by multiple sources on Monday, August 31.

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