Aletta vaults to a Category 4 hurricane, 92E expected to develop
Unexpectedly, Hurricane Aletta over the eastern Pacific underwent a remarkable period of rapid intensification overnight, and is now a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Although some slight additional intensification cannot be ruled out, Aletta is likely close to its peak intensity and weakening should commence tonight or early tomorrow. Aletta remains no threat to land. To the east of Aletta, Invest 92E has been designated, and is expected to develop into a tropical depression this weekend…