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National Weather ServiceWeather Forecast Office
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterHonolulu, Hawaii
National Weather ServiceWeather Forecast Office
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterHonolulu, Hawaii
Raymond TanabeWarning Coordination MeteorologistRaymond TanabeWarning Coordination Meteorologist
NOAA NWS Pacific RegionNOAA NWS Pacific Region
• Pacific Region Headquarters
• Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
• CPHC/Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Honolulu (Co-located at UH-Manoa)– 2 Data Collection Offices (Hilo and Lihue)
• WFO Guam
• Pacific Region Headquarters
• Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
• CPHC/Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Honolulu (Co-located at UH-Manoa)– 2 Data Collection Offices (Hilo and Lihue)
• WFO Guam
CPHC/Weather Forecast Office (Largest Forecast Office in U.S.)CPHC/Weather Forecast Office (Largest Forecast Office in U.S.)
• 5 Management Staff (4 Meteorologists) • 20 Meteorologists• 4 Hydro-meteorological Technicians• 1 Meteorologist Intern• 3 Electronics Technicians• 2 Contract Information Technologists• 1 International Pacific Training Desk Trainer• 3 Pacific ENSO Application Center Personnel
• 5 Management Staff (4 Meteorologists) • 20 Meteorologists• 4 Hydro-meteorological Technicians• 1 Meteorologist Intern• 3 Electronics Technicians• 2 Contract Information Technologists• 1 International Pacific Training Desk Trainer• 3 Pacific ENSO Application Center Personnel
Local Forecast Office ProgramsLocal Forecast Office Programs
• Hawaii - Watches, Warnings, Advisories, and Forecasts• Public - Day to day• Aviation - 11 Airport Forecasts• Satellite - Tropical Weather Outlooks• Hydrology - Flash Flooding, Drought• Marine - Winds, Waves, Seas, Surf, Rip Tides• Climate - El Nino / La Nina Impacts• Fire Weather - Wildfires, HAZMAT• Winter Weather - Yes it snows in Hawaii• Severe Weather – Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Hail
• Hawaii - Watches, Warnings, Advisories, and Forecasts• Public - Day to day• Aviation - 11 Airport Forecasts• Satellite - Tropical Weather Outlooks• Hydrology - Flash Flooding, Drought• Marine - Winds, Waves, Seas, Surf, Rip Tides• Climate - El Nino / La Nina Impacts• Fire Weather - Wildfires, HAZMAT• Winter Weather - Yes it snows in Hawaii• Severe Weather – Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Hail
Regional Forecast ProgramsRegional Forecast Programs• Central Pacific Hurricane Center
– Central Pacific 140W to 180 north of Equator
– UN World Meteorological Organization Recognized Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for Central Pacific
• Marine– High Seas Forecast (N and S Pacific)
• Aviation– Advisories of Significant Weather for Aircraft
• Climate – Pacific ENSO Application Center
• Central Pacific Hurricane Center– Central Pacific 140W to 180 north of Equator
– UN World Meteorological Organization Recognized Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for Central Pacific
• Marine– High Seas Forecast (N and S Pacific)
• Aviation– Advisories of Significant Weather for Aircraft
• Climate – Pacific ENSO Application Center
Tropical Cyclones - Hurricane Iniki, Sep 11, 1992Tropical Cyclones - Hurricane Iniki, Sep 11, 1992
• 4 to 5 tropical cyclones (TD, TS, Hcn) annually in the Central Pacific
• Direct hits rare…but devastating– 3 in last 50 years
– Dot (1959), Iwa (1982), Iniki (1992)
• 4 to 5 tropical cyclones (TD, TS, Hcn) annually in the Central Pacific
• Direct hits rare…but devastating– 3 in last 50 years
– Dot (1959), Iwa (1982), Iniki (1992)
TerminologyTerminology
• Tropical Cyclone: Generic term. Includes Tropical Depressions, Tropical Storms, and Hurricanes.
• Tropical Depression: Winds of 38 mph or less. Assigned a number (e.g., TD-01C)
• Tropical Storm: Winds of 39 to 73 mph. Assigned a name.
• Hurricane: Winds of 74 mph or higher. Five Categories. Category 5 >155mph
• Tropical Cyclone: Generic term. Includes Tropical Depressions, Tropical Storms, and Hurricanes.
• Tropical Depression: Winds of 38 mph or less. Assigned a number (e.g., TD-01C)
• Tropical Storm: Winds of 39 to 73 mph. Assigned a name.
• Hurricane: Winds of 74 mph or higher. Five Categories. Category 5 >155mph
Central Pacific Tropical Cyclone SeasonCentral Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season
• Season: June 1 to November 30
– Tropical Cyclones can occur in any month
• Central Pacific Average per Year
– 4-5 Tropical Cyclones
• 1971 to 2008: 163 Tropical Cyclones
– 36% Hurricanes, 28% Tropical Storms,
36% Tropical Depressions
• Season: June 1 to November 30
– Tropical Cyclones can occur in any month
• Central Pacific Average per Year
– 4-5 Tropical Cyclones
• 1971 to 2008: 163 Tropical Cyclones
– 36% Hurricanes, 28% Tropical Storms,
36% Tropical Depressions
Central Pacific Tropical Cyclones1971 - 2008
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Central Pacific Hurricanes 40-Year Track HistoryCentral Pacific Hurricanes 40-Year Track History
• Sea Surface Temperatures 80°F (26.5°C) over a large area
• Weak Vertical Wind Shear
• Low Level Disturbance
• Region of upper level divergence/outflow
• Sea Surface Temperatures 80°F (26.5°C) over a large area
• Weak Vertical Wind Shear
• Low Level Disturbance
• Region of upper level divergence/outflow
Recipe for Tropical CyclonesRecipe for Tropical Cyclones
Sea-Surface Temperature ClimatologySea-Surface Temperature Climatology
Ocean Heat Content (OHC)Warm water (fuel) is often not just at the surface
Ocean Heat Content (OHC)Warm water (fuel) is often not just at the surface
• Sea Surface Temperatures 80°F (26.5°C) over a large area
• Weak Vertical Wind Shear
• Low Level Disturbance
• Region of upper level divergence/outflow
• Sea Surface Temperatures 80°F (26.5°C) over a large area
• Weak Vertical Wind Shear
• Low Level Disturbance
• Region of upper level divergence/outflow
Recipe for Tropical CyclonesRecipe for Tropical Cyclones
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LL
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5,000 ft/850 mb5,000 ft/850 mb
40,000 ft/200 mb40,000 ft/200 mb
Heat
Heat
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Typical cruising altitude of commercial airplane
SurfaceSurface
Effect of Vertical Wind ShearEffect of Vertical Wind Shear
• Sea Surface Temperatures 80°F (26.5°C) over a large area
• Weak Vertical Wind Shear
• Low Level Disturbance
• Region of upper level divergence/outflow
• Sea Surface Temperatures 80°F (26.5°C) over a large area
• Weak Vertical Wind Shear
• Low Level Disturbance
• Region of upper level divergence/outflow
Recipe for Tropical CyclonesRecipe for Tropical Cyclones
• Sea Surface Temperatures 80°F (26.5°C) over a large area
• Weak Vertical Wind Shear
• Low Level Disturbance
• Region of upper level divergence/outflow
• Sea Surface Temperatures 80°F (26.5°C) over a large area
• Weak Vertical Wind Shear
• Low Level Disturbance
• Region of upper level divergence/outflow
Recipe for Tropical CyclonesRecipe for Tropical Cyclones
Divergence = ExhaustDivergence = Exhaust
Tropical Cyclone ImpactsTropical Cyclone Impacts• Extreme wind conditions
Iniki: wind gusts greater that 150 mphIwa: wind gusts greater that 120 mph
• Flash FloodingIniki: 8 to 10 inches over short time frameTD 1-C: 14+ inches upslope of Hilo
• Storm Surge, High surfIniki: 30 to 35 ft surf on Kauai, high water marks up to 25 ft, 3 to 4 ft storm surgeEstelle: 10 to 20 ft surf even though closest passage was 120 nm south of Big Island.
• Extreme wind conditionsIniki: wind gusts greater that 150 mphIwa: wind gusts greater that 120 mph
• Flash FloodingIniki: 8 to 10 inches over short time frameTD 1-C: 14+ inches upslope of Hilo
• Storm Surge, High surfIniki: 30 to 35 ft surf on Kauai, high water marks up to 25 ft, 3 to 4 ft storm surgeEstelle: 10 to 20 ft surf even though closest passage was 120 nm south of Big Island.
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterText Products
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterText Products
• Tropical Weather Outlook
• Tropical Cyclone Discussion
• Tropical Cyclone Forecast/Advisory
• Tropical Cyclone Public Advisory
• Tropical Cyclone Local Statements
• Tropical Weather Outlook
• Tropical Cyclone Discussion
• Tropical Cyclone Forecast/Advisory
• Tropical Cyclone Public Advisory
• Tropical Cyclone Local Statements
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Weather Outlook
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Weather Outlook
• Issued 4 times daily during hurricane season – June 1 through November 30– 4 AM, 10 AM, 4 PM, 10 PM HST
• The Tropical Weather Outlook provides a summary of possible or anticipated tropical cyclone development and other areas of interest
• Can give you several days “heads up” before a tropical cyclone actually develops
• Issued 4 times daily during hurricane season – June 1 through November 30– 4 AM, 10 AM, 4 PM, 10 PM HST
• The Tropical Weather Outlook provides a summary of possible or anticipated tropical cyclone development and other areas of interest
• Can give you several days “heads up” before a tropical cyclone actually develops
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Weather Outlook
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Weather Outlook
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOKNWS CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER HONOLULU HI400 AM HST TUE JUN 8 2004
FOR THE CENTRAL NORTH PACIFIC...BETWEEN 140W AND 180
NO TROPICAL CYCLONES ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.
$$
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOKNWS CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER HONOLULU HI400 AM HST TUE JUN 8 2004
FOR THE CENTRAL NORTH PACIFIC...BETWEEN 140W AND 180
NO TROPICAL CYCLONES ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.
$$
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Weather Outlook
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Weather Outlook
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOKNWS CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER HONOLULU HI1000 AM HST FRI MAY 11 2007
FOR THE CENTRAL NORTH PACIFIC...BETWEEN 140W AND 180
A LARGE AREA OF DISORGANIZED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IS ABOUT 1000 MILES EAST SOUTHEAST OF HILO...HAWAII. DEVELOPMENT...IF ANY...WILL BE SLOW TO OCCUR.
ELSEWHERE...NO TROPICAL CYCLONES ARE EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOKNWS CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER HONOLULU HI1000 AM HST FRI MAY 11 2007
FOR THE CENTRAL NORTH PACIFIC...BETWEEN 140W AND 180
A LARGE AREA OF DISORGANIZED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IS ABOUT 1000 MILES EAST SOUTHEAST OF HILO...HAWAII. DEVELOPMENT...IF ANY...WILL BE SLOW TO OCCUR.
ELSEWHERE...NO TROPICAL CYCLONES ARE EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.
Tropical Cyclone ProductsTropical Cyclone Products
• Once a tropical cyclone develops or moves into the Central North Pacific, Tropical Discussions, Public Advisories, and Forecast/Advisories are issued at regularly scheduled times– 5 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM, 11 PM
• For storms that are expected to remain over water and not affect any land areas, these three are the only products issued
• For tropical cyclone that are expected to impact land areas, position estimates, intermediate advisories, and local statements are also issued.
• Once a tropical cyclone develops or moves into the Central North Pacific, Tropical Discussions, Public Advisories, and Forecast/Advisories are issued at regularly scheduled times– 5 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM, 11 PM
• For storms that are expected to remain over water and not affect any land areas, these three are the only products issued
• For tropical cyclone that are expected to impact land areas, position estimates, intermediate advisories, and local statements are also issued.
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Cyclone Discussion
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Cyclone Discussion
• Explain the forecaster’s reasoning behind the analysis and forecast of the tropical cyclone
• Assess confidence or uncertainty
• Reason for change in track or intensity forecast
• Plans for watches and warnings
• Explain the forecaster’s reasoning behind the analysis and forecast of the tropical cyclone
• Assess confidence or uncertainty
• Reason for change in track or intensity forecast
• Plans for watches and warnings
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Cyclone Discussion
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterTropical Cyclone Discussion
OVER THE PAST SIX HOURS...TWO-C HAS STARTED TO SHOW SIGNS OF BETTER ORGANIZATION .
WIND RADII WERE ALSO EXPANDED PRIMARILY THROUGH 36 HOURS IN RESPONSE TO THE INCREASED IN INTENSITY AND QUIKSCAT DATA.
THE FORECAST TRACK OF TWO-C HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SOUTHWARD OR TO THE LEFT OF THE PREVIOUS TRACK...
THE FORECAST INTENSITY WAS INCREASED THROUGH 36 HOURS IN RESPONSE TO THE INCREASE IN INITIAL INTENSITY.
ITS PROJECTED PATH KEEPS TWO-C OVER WATER AND AWAY FROM ANY MAJOR PACIFIC ISLANDS. THE SOUTHWARD ADJUSTMENT OF THE FORECAST TRACK AFTER 36 HOURS ALSO PLACES TWO-C FURTHER AWAY FROM JOHNSTON ISLAND.
OVER THE PAST SIX HOURS...TWO-C HAS STARTED TO SHOW SIGNS OF BETTER ORGANIZATION .
WIND RADII WERE ALSO EXPANDED PRIMARILY THROUGH 36 HOURS IN RESPONSE TO THE INCREASED IN INTENSITY AND QUIKSCAT DATA.
THE FORECAST TRACK OF TWO-C HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SOUTHWARD OR TO THE LEFT OF THE PREVIOUS TRACK...
THE FORECAST INTENSITY WAS INCREASED THROUGH 36 HOURS IN RESPONSE TO THE INCREASE IN INITIAL INTENSITY.
ITS PROJECTED PATH KEEPS TWO-C OVER WATER AND AWAY FROM ANY MAJOR PACIFIC ISLANDS. THE SOUTHWARD ADJUSTMENT OF THE FORECAST TRACK AFTER 36 HOURS ALSO PLACES TWO-C FURTHER AWAY FROM JOHNSTON ISLAND.
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterForecast /Advisory
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterForecast /Advisory
• Short Term Section (days 1-3)– Current position and movement– Forecast center positions– Maximum wind speed and gusts in knots– 34, 50, and 64 knot wind speed radii
• Extended Outlook Section (days 4-5)– Forecast center positions– Maximum wind speed in knots
• Short Term Section (days 1-3)– Current position and movement– Forecast center positions– Maximum wind speed and gusts in knots– 34, 50, and 64 knot wind speed radii
• Extended Outlook Section (days 4-5)– Forecast center positions– Maximum wind speed in knots
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterForecast / Advisory
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterForecast / Advisory
HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 16.5N 160.9W AT 09/2100Z.POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM.
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTH OR 10 DEGREES AT 22 KT.
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 935 MB.EYE DIAMETER 10 NM.
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 125 KT WITH GUSTS TO 150 KT.64 KT....... 30NE 30SE 30SW 30NW50 KT....... 75NE 75SE 75SW 75NW34 KT........200NE 200SE 200SW 200NW12 FT SEAS..200NE 200SE 200SW 200NWALL QUADRANT RADII IN NAUTICAL MILES
HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 16.5N 160.9W AT 09/2100Z.POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM.
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTH OR 10 DEGREES AT 22 KT.
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 935 MB.EYE DIAMETER 10 NM.
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 125 KT WITH GUSTS TO 150 KT.64 KT....... 30NE 30SE 30SW 30NW50 KT....... 75NE 75SE 75SW 75NW34 KT........200NE 200SE 200SW 200NW12 FT SEAS..200NE 200SE 200SW 200NWALL QUADRANT RADII IN NAUTICAL MILES
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterPublic Advisory
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterPublic Advisory
• Watches or warnings in effect– Highlights most significant conditions– Reference to local statements from Civil Defense and NWS– Location, movement, and intensity of tropical cyclone
• Intermediate Advisories– Issued at 2 or 3 hour intervals when a tropical cyclone affects or is
forecast to affect an island
• Special advisories – Issued anytime significant changes occur– Cancellation of a Hurricane/Tropical storm Watch or Warning– Classification of tropical cyclone changes– A tornado threat develops
• Watches or warnings in effect– Highlights most significant conditions– Reference to local statements from Civil Defense and NWS– Location, movement, and intensity of tropical cyclone
• Intermediate Advisories– Issued at 2 or 3 hour intervals when a tropical cyclone affects or is
forecast to affect an island
• Special advisories – Issued anytime significant changes occur– Cancellation of a Hurricane/Tropical storm Watch or Warning– Classification of tropical cyclone changes– A tornado threat develops
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterPublic Advisory
Central Pacific Hurricane CenterPublic Advisory
AT 5 PM HST...0300Z...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION GUILLERMO WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 142.3 WEST OR ABOUT 875 MILES EAST SOUTHEAST OF HILO HAWAII. THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 20 MPH AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 30 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS...MAINLY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE DEPRESSION. THE DEPRESSION IS EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
AT 5 PM HST...0300Z...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION GUILLERMO WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 142.3 WEST OR ABOUT 875 MILES EAST SOUTHEAST OF HILO HAWAII. THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 20 MPH AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 30 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS...MAINLY THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE DEPRESSION. THE DEPRESSION IS EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
Hurricane Local StatementsHurricane Local Statements• Specific details for county area• Watches and/or warnings in effect• Hurricane/Tropical Storm location, movement, and
intensity• Significant details – wind, surf, rain and flood
potential, tornado potential• Civil Defense evacuation orders• Precautions necessary to protect life and property• Frequent releases – every 2 or 3 hours, more often if
necessary
• Specific details for county area• Watches and/or warnings in effect• Hurricane/Tropical Storm location, movement, and
intensity• Significant details – wind, surf, rain and flood
potential, tornado potential• Civil Defense evacuation orders• Precautions necessary to protect life and property• Frequent releases – every 2 or 3 hours, more often if
necessary
Hurricane Local StatementsHurricane Local StatementsHURRICANE FLOSSIE LOCAL STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI1200 AM HST TUE AUG 14 2007
...AREAS AFFECTED...
...WATCHES WARNINGS...
....STORM INFORMATION...
...PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...
...HIGH SURF AND TIDE IMPACTS...
...WIND IMPACTS...
...FLOODING IMPACTS...
...NEXT UPDATE...
HURRICANE FLOSSIE LOCAL STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI1200 AM HST TUE AUG 14 2007
...AREAS AFFECTED...
...WATCHES WARNINGS...
....STORM INFORMATION...
...PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...
...HIGH SURF AND TIDE IMPACTS...
...WIND IMPACTS...
...FLOODING IMPACTS...
...NEXT UPDATE...
Central Pacific Hurricane Center Watches and Warnings
Central Pacific Hurricane Center Watches and Warnings
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch• Hurricane/Tropical Storm conditions are
possible within 48* hours.
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning• Hurricane/Tropical Storm conditions are
expected within 36* hours
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch• Hurricane/Tropical Storm conditions are
possible within 48* hours.
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning• Hurricane/Tropical Storm conditions are
expected within 36* hours
* Change starting with 2009 season in Central Pacific.* Change starting with 2009 season in Central Pacific.
Graphical Tropical Weather OutlookGraphical Tropical Weather Outlook
• Graphical companion to text product
• Will include a three-tiered, color-coded, categorical genesis forecast for the next 48 hours – Low: Probability of genesis less than 30%– Medium: Probability of genesis 30-50% – High: Probability of genesis greater than 50%
• Graphical companion to text product
• Will include a three-tiered, color-coded, categorical genesis forecast for the next 48 hours – Low: Probability of genesis less than 30%– Medium: Probability of genesis 30-50% – High: Probability of genesis greater than 50%
Emergency PlansEmergency Plans
• Continuity of Operations• Individuals/Families – 7 days• Businesses• Gather information about hazards• Meet with your Company/family to
create/review plans
• Continuity of Operations• Individuals/Families – 7 days• Businesses• Gather information about hazards• Meet with your Company/family to
create/review plans
Tropical Storm Kika 7-12 August 2008
Tropical Storm Kika 7-12 August 2008
• First and only tropical cyclone in Central Pacific Basin for 2008
• Peaked at minimal Tropical Storm strength
• No impacts to Hawaiian Islands and no significant impacts to other Pacific Islands
• First and only tropical cyclone in Central Pacific Basin for 2008
• Peaked at minimal Tropical Storm strength
• No impacts to Hawaiian Islands and no significant impacts to other Pacific Islands
Tropical Storm Kika 7 - 12 August 2008
Hawaii
Tropical Storm Kika 9 August 2008 0330 UTC
Tropical Storm KikaTropical Storm Kika
7 August 2008 130pm7 August 2008 130pm
Tropical Storm KikaTropical Storm Kika
8 August 2008 530pm8 August 2008 530pm
2009 Hurricane Season Outlook2009 Hurricane Season Outlook
• 80% near to below normal season– 3-5 Tropical Cyclones
• 20% chance of above normal season– 6+ Tropical Cyclones if moderate-strong El
Nino develops
• Have to prepare same way regardless of outlook
• 80% near to below normal season– 3-5 Tropical Cyclones
• 20% chance of above normal season– 6+ Tropical Cyclones if moderate-strong El
Nino develops
• Have to prepare same way regardless of outlook
Questions?Questions?
National Weather Service2525 Correa Road Suite 250
Honolulu, HI 96822-2219973-5270
[email protected] 973-5275
www.weather.gov/hawaii
National Weather Service2525 Correa Road Suite 250
Honolulu, HI 96822-2219973-5270
[email protected] 973-5275
www.weather.gov/hawaii