08-28-2016, 08:22 PM
Latest news (based on Aug 28 11pm updates):
1) Although models suggest Madeline may pass south of the Big Island, the uncertainties are large enough that a direct hit on the east coast can't be ruled out. A little more troubling, the intensity forecast has been updated that when it is close to the island it may still be a hurricane. Earlier forecasts had it weakening much earlier. Definitely one to keep an eye on.
https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/e...e-Madeline
2) Lester is now a strong category 3 hurricane and currently predicted to enter the central Pacific region as a category 2 hurricane, and remain a hurricane as it gets close to the islands. Models are suggesting it might veer north of Hawaii but that's a week away so confidence is low. Another system to keep tabs on.
https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/e...ane-Lester
1) Although models suggest Madeline may pass south of the Big Island, the uncertainties are large enough that a direct hit on the east coast can't be ruled out. A little more troubling, the intensity forecast has been updated that when it is close to the island it may still be a hurricane. Earlier forecasts had it weakening much earlier. Definitely one to keep an eye on.
https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/e...e-Madeline
2) Lester is now a strong category 3 hurricane and currently predicted to enter the central Pacific region as a category 2 hurricane, and remain a hurricane as it gets close to the islands. Models are suggesting it might veer north of Hawaii but that's a week away so confidence is low. Another system to keep tabs on.
https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/e...ane-Lester