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Hurricane Genevieve rapidly intensified into the first Category 5 hurricane of the 2026 Eastern Pacific season, reaching catastrophic strength over the open ocean. Although the storm is expected to remain offshore, it could still generate dangerous surf, powerful swells and life-threatening rip currents along parts of Mexico and Southern California.