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Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The hurricane's center is about 530 miles southwest of Manzanillo, and it is moving west-northwest.
A major hurricane has formed in the Pacific Ocean. Genevieve is currently located southwest of Mexico and is expected to stay far out to sea. The hurricane's center is about 530 miles southwest of Manzanillo, and it is moving west-northwest.
Genevieve has maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, categorizing it as a Category 4 hurricane. No direct threat to land is forecast, but swells from the storm are affecting parts of Mexico's southwestern coast. For more information, readers can refer to the National Hurricane Center in Miami or other reliable sources.
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Published: July 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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