Multiple Pacific Hurricanes Bring High Surf and Rip Current Risks to Hawaii and Southern California
Three tropical systems—Hurricane Lowell, Tropical Storm Karina, and Hurricane Marie—are currently active in the Pacific Ocean, causing significant weather impacts in Hawaii and Southern California. Hurricane Lowell, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 145 mph (233 km/h), is located over 600 miles south-southwest of Honolulu and is expected to pass west of the Hawaiian Islands early next week. Tropical Storm Karina, with winds of 65 mph (105 km/h), is weakening and will dissipate by Sunday night, but its swells are already impacting Hawaii's east-facing shores. Meanwhile, Hurricane Marie, located 700 miles from the southern tip of Baja California, is weakening and will likely become a tropical storm by Sunday night. Swells from Marie are causing rough surf and dangerous rip currents along the Southern California coast. These systems are being fueled by active tropical conditions in the Pacific, influenced by El Niño. (Source: ABC7, published 2026-09-06 16:11 UTC) 
