05-24-2015, 05:03 AM
TROPICAL UPDATE: We are about a week away from the start of the Central Pacific hurricane season, but it is already becoming active over the Eastern Pacific.
Meteorologist Jennifer Robbins is tracking two tropical disturbances. Right now, there is a 60% chance for tropical depression development within 48 hours. We will continue to keep an eye on these potential storms.
We are tracking two tropical disturbances over the Eastern Pacific. One of the disturbances is about 1,450 miles SE of Hawaii Island.... and it is roughly 90 miles from the Central Pacific Basin. It has a chance to cross into the Central Pacific on Sunday, which means if it became a storm it would have a Hawaiian name. According to the latest weather models, it seems to be weakening and the circulation is poor; so it does not appear to be a threat to Hawaii. It will likely trek slowly north-northwest, but run into cooler ocean temperatures, dry air and wind shear; but as always, when there is development close to the Central Pacific Basin-- it is wise to watch it carefully. It is also a good reminder (especially with the activity over the Eastern Pacific) that we should gear up and get ready for hurricane season (which begins on June 1). We will continue to keep an eye on it throughout the weekend. Have a wonderful Memorial Weekend and enjoy the trade winds here in paradise! (Updated with aloha - Meteorologist Jennifer Robbins)
Meteorologist Jennifer Robbins is tracking two tropical disturbances. Right now, there is a 60% chance for tropical depression development within 48 hours. We will continue to keep an eye on these potential storms.
We are tracking two tropical disturbances over the Eastern Pacific. One of the disturbances is about 1,450 miles SE of Hawaii Island.... and it is roughly 90 miles from the Central Pacific Basin. It has a chance to cross into the Central Pacific on Sunday, which means if it became a storm it would have a Hawaiian name. According to the latest weather models, it seems to be weakening and the circulation is poor; so it does not appear to be a threat to Hawaii. It will likely trek slowly north-northwest, but run into cooler ocean temperatures, dry air and wind shear; but as always, when there is development close to the Central Pacific Basin-- it is wise to watch it carefully. It is also a good reminder (especially with the activity over the Eastern Pacific) that we should gear up and get ready for hurricane season (which begins on June 1). We will continue to keep an eye on it throughout the weekend. Have a wonderful Memorial Weekend and enjoy the trade winds here in paradise! (Updated with aloha - Meteorologist Jennifer Robbins)