WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- For the first time in recorded history, the Pacific Ocean was host to three Category 4 hurricanes simultaneously: hurricanes Kilo, Ignacio and Jimena.
The rare meteorological event occurred between Saturday and Sunday as the hurricanes moved north-northwest. Hurricane Kilo had maximum sustained winds of 135 miles per hour, Ignacio had winds of 140 miles per hour and Jimena of 130 miles per hour.