Coastal Texas and Louisiana warned of tropical storm as a potential hurricane moves toward Hawaii

From Miami: A storm has intensified rapidly. It became a hurricane on Sunday and has since gained strength. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that warm waters have fueled its growth.

This powerful storm is now classified as a Category 4. It is located far from land in the Pacific Ocean.

Further information about the storm's progression is available from forecasters, who are monitoring its development.