# Rare Cyclone Train Driven by Historic El Nino Sweeps Pacific

Three powerful storms move across the Pacific fueled by a record-strength El Nino climate episode.

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Hurricane Lowell intensified to a Category 5 storm as it moved west, followed by Hurricane Karina, which is a Category 4 storm. [^1]

Two powerful hurricanes and a strengthening tropical storm were churning through the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, fueled by a historically strong El Nino climate episode. [^2]

Hurricanes Lowell, Karina, and Marie formed a rare trio churning through the Pacific Ocean on Thursday. [^3]

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that this year's El Nino has a 69 percent chance of becoming the strongest on record. [^4]

The NHC warned that swells generated by Hurricane Lowell are spreading northward and will affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands, likely causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. [^5]

Hurricanes Lowell and Karina are both rated Category 4 and are moving westward across the Pacific. [^6]

Julia Cole attributed the formation of the storms to waters warmed by a historically strong El Niño phenomenon. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Hurricane Lowell intensified to a Category 5 storm as it moved west, followed by Hurricane Karina, which is a Category 4 storm. (FRANCE 24, News)
2. Two powerful hurricanes and a strengthening tropical storm were churning through the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, fueled by a historically strong El Nino climate episode. (FRANCE 24, News)
3. Hurricanes Lowell, Karina, and Marie formed a rare trio churning through the Pacific Ocean on Thursday. (Phys.org, News)
4. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that this year's El Nino has a 69 percent chance of becoming the strongest on record. (FRANCE 24, News)
5. The NHC warned that swells generated by Hurricane Lowell are spreading northward and will affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands, likely causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. (FRANCE 24, News)
6. Hurricanes Lowell and Karina are both rated Category 4 and are moving westward across the Pacific. (Phys.org, News)
7. Julia Cole attributed the formation of the storms to waters warmed by a historically strong El Niño phenomenon. (Phys.org, News)

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