Tropical Storm Genevieve Tracks Across the North Pacific
• Tropical Storm Genevieve, the seventh named storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, is currently active in the North Pacific Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Early Friday Hawaii time, Genevieve was downgraded from its peak as a Category 5 hurricane earlier in the week, when wind speeds reached at least 160 mph (257 km/h). This made it the strongest storm in the region since Hurricane Kristy in
• Genevieve is expected to remain over open waters, following the typical westward trajectory of Pacific storms. However, occasional air masses can redirect such storms toward the Baja California peninsula or even farther north, as seen with Hurricane Hilary in
Impact & Risks
While Genevieve is currently over open waters, flash flooding remains a risk well inland and away from the storm's center. Even weaker storms can produce excessive rainfall capable of flooding low-lying areas. Residents in regions potentially affected by redirected storms should remain vigilant, as historical patterns show that storms can occasionally bring damaging winds and intense rain to areas like Southern California or western Mexico.
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