Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it churns in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters said. The major hurricane was 710 miles (1,

Hurricane Kristy has grown into a powerful category 4 storm. Still, there is no landfall expected. Kristy was over the Pacific Ocean with strong winds nearing 150 mph. Footage on X shows the storm's eye,

This storm joins 2024's other Category 5 hurricanes, Beryl and Milton, as one of the strongest storms this season.