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Cat 4 Hurricane Dora on track to pass “well south” of Hawaiʻi over the next several days
Category 4 Hurricane Dora is forecast to pass “well south of Hawaiʻi” over the next several days, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Dora maintains hurricane strength, still on track to pass south of Hawaiʻi
Even while weakening, Dora is expected to remain a hurricane through the entire 5-day forecast period, according to forecasters with the National Hurricane Center. The National Weather Service advises that “while it should continue to be monitored, guidance shows Dora passing south of the islands.” Forecasters with the NWS are anticipating limited showers with trade winds becoming strong and gusty on Tuesday.
Category 3 Dora has likely peaked in intensity; current forecast path is “well south” of Hawaiʻi
The Category 3 hurricane has maximum sustained winds of 125 mph with higher gusts. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center say Dora has likely peaked in intensity.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency urges public to prepare for Calvin
“We’re still hopeful that Calvin won’t cause any major problems, but after three quiet hurricane seasons we don’t want people to be complacent about this hazard,” said James Barros, Administrator of the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA).
Calvin has likely peaked in intensity; impacts for Hawaiʻi could include wind, rain and surf
The latest forecast indicates Calvin may move near the main Hawaiian Islands as a weakening tropical storm Tuesday night or Wednesday. It was last located about 1800 miles ESE of the Big Island and was moving WNW at 16 mph.
Calvin intensifies into a major Category 3 hurricane
Calvin is expected to move into the Central Pacific Basin late Sunday or early Monday, according to forecasters. Its remnants will likely impact the state beginning next week Tuesday, but forecasters with the National Weather Service say its still too early for details.
Calvin becomes third hurricane of Eastern Pacific season
The National Weather Service reports that Calvin will likely impact the state beginning next Tuesday, with the potential for windy and wet weather mid week. Hawaiʻi’s synopsis indicates that it’s still too early to forecast details.
Maui Emergency Shelters Closed; Residents Can Report Storm Related Damage
Mayor Michael Victorino announced that all emergency shelters have closed following the cancellation of the Hurricane Warning for Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Numerous State Parks Closing in Advance of Douglas
Numerous Hawai‘i State Parks and park activities are being closed until after Tropical Cyclone Douglas has cleared the state. All State Parks on Maui will be closed on Saturday, July 25, until an all clear has been given and storm damage assessments have been conducted.
Douglas Maintains Strength Overnight as Major Category 3 Hurricane (Update: 5 a.m. 7.23.20)
The system is expected to move near or over portions of the Hawaiian Islands this weekend, and the National Hurricane Center says there is an increasing chance that strong winds, dangerous surf, and heavy rainfall could affect portions of the state beginning on Sunday.
Hurricane Lane: 1,526 People Across 36 Shelters Statewide
As of Thursday night, there were a total of 1,526 people across 36 shelters statewide
Category 4 Lane Intensifies Again With 150 mph Winds, Rain Impacts Likely
Heavy rainfall and possible flooding associated with Lane could affect portions of the state beginning later Wednesday
Tropical Storm Lane to Move into Central Pacific as a Hurricane Over Weekend
Tropical Storm Lane appears to be intensifying this morning, and will likely strengthen to a hurricane and move into the Central Pacific over the weekend.