Rafael strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane

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  Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean

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  Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 5 storm in the Pacific Ocean

  World - ABC News - October 24

• Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 5 storm in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters say

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  Oscar weakens to tropical storm after hitting Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane

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• Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific as it remains away from land, forecasters say

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• Hurricane Kristy becomes a Category 3 storm away from land in the Pacific and will strengthen more, forecasters say

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• Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it continues to churn away from land, forecasters say

  World - ABC News - October 23

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