With rumors of a hurricane in California, here's what to expect

Experts explain.

Hurricane Karina spaghetti models as California braces

Hurricane Karina's swells are expected to reach Southern California, bringing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

‘Avoid the water': California beaches to see hazardous conditions this weekend

Distant hurricanes will impact the California coast Labor Day weekend, raising the risk of dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves.
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Pacific storm surge: Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell as California preps for tropical deluge

A surge of tropical activity fueled by an active El Niño is pushing multiple hurricanes across the eastern and central Pacific, putting Hawaii on alert and sending heavy moisture toward California and the desert Southwest.

A Busy Hurricane Season Just Got Even Busier in the Pacific

Three storms, spurred on by El Niño, are inching closer to Hawaii. Could one of them even affect California this weekend?

Hurricane Karina Intensifies to Category 4: Pacific Track and Coastal Threat

Hurricane Karina developed Sunday night in the Pacific Ocean and quickly escalated into a Category 4 storm, feeding off warm waters far offshore.