Storm Track Forecasts Sudden Hurricane For Hawaii

[pahoated]

The center is used as a distance reference but it is the storm surge that does all the damage. The tropical storm appears to be several hundred miles in diameter right now. The storm surge will be tens of miles north from the center.

"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli

[Ino]

Models continue to struggle with the eventual track of Ana as it nears the Big Island;
http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/ce...?map=model

The Right front quadrant of a hurricane is the most powerful;
http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2010/im...t-Impact-N-&-E-of-Track.jpg

Thanks to Weather Underground and Accuweather for these links