Forecasters are tracking a powerful storm that has gained strength rapidly. It is now a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. This storm is moving west and is currently far from land.

The storm's location is approximately 1,020 miles west-southwest of a peninsula in Mexico. Warm waters have fueled its intensification.

Further details about the storm's trajectory and potential impact on coastal areas are available, including effects on Mexico and possibly Southern California.