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"It’s possible that a volcano’s intense heat—lava can register 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit—could intensify a tropical cyclone. Heat evaporates seawater, which rises to create thunderstorms. No heat, no storm. And an explosive eruption might still temporarily disrupt areas within a hurricane. For instance, dust shot into the atmosphere could delay or accelerate rainfall, Nolan says. One study suggests the dust would contribute to more lightning. In fact, massive eruptions often generate cinematic lightning within their boiling black clouds.
More intriguing—and terrifying—is a theory that a submerged, massive volcano could heat enough ocean water to supercharge a Category 5 hurricane or super typhoon. Heating the already abundant heat of tropical waters would make storms bigger and stronger, and do it in less time. "
Neato terracore. Sounds exciting. We do happen to have submerged volcanic activity out there too, I do recon.
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I'm not sure I like the idea of storm or hurricane force winds mixed in with Pele's hair.
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"Let's take a deep breath and don't start a panic."
You should have been supervising the missile alert guy.
I received a page from Pacific Fleet Command in 5 minutes from the missile alert that said to stand down, no incoming.
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I'm not sure I like the idea of storm or hurricane force winds mixed in with Pele's hair.
Bad hair day?
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PS. There are a couple of areas of disturbance following Hector that everyone should keep an eye on as they show signs of development. Right now models are suggesting Hector is more likely than not to pass a little south of the islands but it's too far away to have much confidence in its position beyond five days from now.
Kahunascott - I'm not sure if it's miswording on your part, but plotting storms is not the same as forecasting them.
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Hector:
All of the spaghetti models now pass south of the Big Island
Latest forecast takes us out of the cone.
Next Storms (both off the coast of Mexico):
Disturbance 1 - 90% chance of cyclone formation in 5 days
Disturbance 2 - 100% chance of cyclone formation in 2 days
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So far it looks as if we'll skate through these storms.
Hector becomes less of a threat with every update.
Hope that keeps up.
Disturbance #1 is less of a threat than Disturbance #2.
It doesn't look to be as strong as #2.
Disturbance #2 is forecast as a greater chance of developing a greater impact.
TS Ileana is forecast to run up the coast of Mexico.
The good news, so far, is that none are projected as being a danger to Hawai'i.
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Tropical Storm 14-E
Another eastern Pacific storm to keep an eye on. Tropical Storm 14-E has just developed and has it strengthening to a hurricane (it will be called Ileana). Models have it approaching us in about a week.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphic...e#contents
https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/e...fourteen-e
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Yeah various tracks with several of those predicted to come right at us. That and a lot of warm water in front of it to strengthen it.
