Hurricane Iona has strengthened into a Category 3 storm far southeast of the Hawaiian Islands. The NHC is also tracking more ...

Hurricane Iona was expected to move westward and does not pose any land threat to the Hawaiian Islands, forecasters said.

ACAPULCO, Mexico — Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds, flash ...

Category 3 hurricanes: Winds 111-129 mph, Storm surge 9-12 ft Category 3 hurricanes are considered major storms. Winds can reach up to 129 mph, and they can cause significant damage to coastal areas.

Iona strengthens to Category 3 hurricane in central Pacific off southern Hawaii.

The Miami-based NHC in its latest advisory says Iona was about 790 miles off Honolulu, with maximum sustained winds near 115 ...