Hurricane Pacific: Hurricane Jimena strengthens in Mexican Pacific

Hurricane Jimena MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Hurricane Jimena blew into an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm off Mexico’s Pacific Coast on Sunday and was headed close to resorts on the Baja California peninsula, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Jimena, a small but powerful hurricane that has intensified quickly since it formed early on Saturday, had winds of near 135 mph (215 kmh) with higher gusts, and further strengthening was expected. According to the five-step Saffi

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