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Forecasters say Kristy has strengthened into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is expected to remain away from land as the storm grows more powerful

Hurricane Kristy has strengthened to 75 mph and is moving west at 18 mph. It may reach 115 mph in 24 hours before weakening and becoming post-tropical in about 120

Kristy reached hurricane status Tuesday and is forecast to strengthen into a strong Category 3 or even Category 4 hurricane as it moves west farther out to sea in the Pacific Ocean.