Rare trio of Pacific hurricanes fueled by historic El Nino
Summary
A rare trio of hurricanes is churning across the Pacific as scientists link the intense storm activity to a historically strong El Nino. The warming event is also driving extreme weather impacts around the world, from Peru to Sudan.
Key Points
- Tropical Storm Marie strengthened into a hurricane, joining Hurricanes Karina and Lowell in the Pacific Ocean.
- Scientists said unusually warm waters from a strong El Nino are helping fuel the storms and reducing wind shear.
- Lowell is expected to remain a major hurricane and may bring dangerous surf and rip currents to Hawaii.
- The article says this year's El Nino could become the strongest on record and is already affecting weather and economies globally.
