Hurricane Kristy is expected to rapidly weaken over open waters throughout the day Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it churns in the Pacific Ocean, forecasters said. The major hurricane was 710 miles (1,

Maximum wind speeds associated with Kristy are near 150 mph as of Oct. 24, according to the National Hurricane Center