MEXICO CITY — On Wednesday, Hurricane Kristy intensified into a Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean, with meteorologists indicating that it is poised to stay clear of land as it continues to strengthen rapidly.

Currently, Kristy is positioned approximately 595 miles (960 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula and is progressing westward at a speed of 20 mph (31 kph). The hurricane boasts maximum sustained winds reaching 100 mph (155 kph), as reported by the National Hurricane Center based in Miami.

The formation of Kristy began earlier in the week when it developed into a tropical storm off the southern Pacific coast of Mexico on Monday. By Tuesday, it had gained enough strength to be classified as a Category 1 hurricane. Meteorologists anticipate that the storm will quickly escalate to a Category 3 by Wednesday.

Forecasters assert that Kristy will continue its trajectory over the ocean without posing any threat to land. Currently, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect due to the hurricane’s projected path.

In contrast, in the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Oscar has dissipated into tropical remnants as of Tuesday, following its landfall in Cuba on Sunday as a Category 1 hurricane. The island is currently in the process of recovering from the aftermath, which includes flooding and power outages.