Karina strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Karina intensified quickly on Sunday, strengthening into a powerful Category 4 storm. Currently located in the Pacific Ocean, the hurricane is situated far from land. Forecasters indicate that while the storm has increased in intensity, it does not currently pose a threat to any landmasses. The Miami-based center continues to monitor the system as it maintains its status as a major hurricane in the open waters.