Watching Hurricane Kiko and Hurricane Lorena for impacts to the US, Mexico

The tropics are becoming more active across the eastern Pacific Ocean, with two named systems in the basin. Hurricane Lorena is forecast to affect portions of western Mexico this week and may later influence the weather in the southwestern United States, while Hurricane Kiko is expected to approach Hawaii next week, AccuWeather hurricane experts warn.

Hurricane Kiko to strengthen as it tracks toward Hawaii

Hurricane Kiko is over the open eastern Pacific, more than 1,000 miles from Mexico. Kiko strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane late Tuesday afternoon.

"Hurricane Kiko will be entering an area where atmospheric conditions are conducive to strengthening," said AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva. Kiko is forecast to become a major hurricane later Wednesday.

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