Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Tropical Weather - (NOAA via AP)

Genevieve has strengthened into a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to intensify well southwest of Mexico but stay far out to sea on a course roughly parallel to the coast.

Genevieve had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 kph), making it a Category 3 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. A major hurricane is Category 3 or higher.