Category 4 Cyclone KARINA
Reported by IBTRACS yesterday.
It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 30 August 2026. The last comparable one was on 31 August 2026.
What the source measured
IBTRACS reported: Eastern Pacific · Wind: 115 kt
Nearby, since 30 August 2026
- August 31, 2026 · score 18 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: IBTRACS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 11 out of 100, at 61 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Cyclone |
| Severity | high |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 11 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 61% |
| Coordinates | 17.7000, -126.3000 |
| Nearest City | Ciudad Constitución (1719 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/international-best-track-archive |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Sid | 2026237N09256 |
| Name | KARINA |
| Basin | EP |
| WindKt | 115 |
| Pressure | 0 |
| Nature | TS |
Safety Information
During a tropical cyclone: shelter in a sturdy interior room away from windows. Stock emergency supplies including water, food, medications, and flashlights. Do not venture outdoors during the eye of the storm. After passage, beware of downed power lines, flooding, and structural damage. Follow official guidance for evacuation and shelter.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a cyclone event with CalamityScore 11/100, based on data from ibtracs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.