Hurricane Celia strengthens to Category 2 storm in the Pacific; TS Darby also gets stronger

Hurricane Celia strengthens to Category 2 storm

MIAMI — Hurricane Celia has strengthened a bit in the Pacific.

According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, the storm’s maximum sustained winds increased Wednesday to near 115 mph (185 kph) with some additional strengthening possible. It’s a Category 2 storm.

Celia is located about 735 miles (1,180 kilometers) south of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and is heading west — farther out to sea — at about 13 mph (20 kph).

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Darby is gaining strength in the Pacific south of Mexico. It’s maximum sustained winds have increased to about 65 mph (100 kph) with additional strengthening forecast.

Darby is located about 295 miles (475 kilometers) south of Salina Cruz, Mexico, and is moving west-northwest near 12 mph (19 kph).

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Celia has re-strengthened to a Category 2 storm in the Pacific.

According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, the storm’s maximum sustained winds increased Wednesday to near 100 mph (160 kph) with some additional strengthening possible.

Celia is located about 740 miles (1,190 kilometers) south of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and is heading west — farther out to sea — at about 12 mph (19 kph).

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Darby is gaining strength in the Pacific south of Mexico. It’s maximum sustained winds have increased to about 50 mph (85 kph) with additional strengthening forecast.

Darby is located about 305 miles (490 kilometers) south of Salina Cruz, Mexico, and is moving west-northwest near 9 mph (15 kph).