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[^3]\n\nThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that the simultaneous activity of Hurricanes Karina, Lowell, and Marie in the Pacific Ocean is derived from the evolution of the El Niño phenomenon. [^4]\n\nThe World Meteorological Organization (WMO) of the UN warned that the El Niño phenomenon could intensify strongly, potentially becoming the most intense ever recorded, with effects remaining until February 2027. [^5]\n\nHurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina were both Category 4 storms expected to pass south and northeast of Hawaii, respectively. [^6]\n\nThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration stated that the current El Niño had a 69% chance of becoming the strongest on record. [^7]\n\nTropical Storm Marie was trailing the hurricanes to the east and was expected to become a hurricane later that day. [^8]\n\nThe National Hurricane Center stated that both Lowell and Karina should pass far from the Hawaiian coast, though dangerous surf conditions are expected to affect some parts of the islands. [^9]\n\nIn Advisory Number 30 issued on September 3 at 11:00 AM Hawaii time, the NHC located Hurricane Lowell approximately 750 kilometers southwest of Hilo, Hawaii. [^10]\n\nThe storm was recorded with maximum sustained winds of 220 kilometers per hour and a minimum central pressure of 945 millibars. [^11]\n\nThe National Water Commission (Conagua) forecasted on September 3, 2026, that Hurricane Marie, a Category 1 storm, would cause heavy rains in Baja California Sur and strong precipitation in ten other Mexican states. 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