11PM Friday Update:
TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS: Maui County, Big Island
HURRICANE WATCH: Oahu, Maui County, Big Island
Hurricane Douglas continues its march towards the Hawaiian Islands tonight.
As of 11PM, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center has the center of Douglas roughly 550 miles east of Hilo, moving to the WNW at 18mph. Douglas has weakened to a strong Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 110mph. Hurricane force winds extend 30 miles from the eye of Douglas; tropical storm force winds 105 miles from the center.
Further weakening is expected; however, Douglas is expected to maintain at least Category 1 strength as it approaches and passes closely to the north of the Big Island and Maui. Oahu remains very much in the direct line forecast of Douglas, as does Kauai. Further warnings are likely as the day progresses on Saturday.
Tropical storm force winds are predicted to start on Oahu sometime late Sunday morning.
Stay tuned to this iHeart radio station for the latest on Douglas and bookmark this page and our "Hawaii Storm Watch" page for the latest updates surrounding Hurricane Douglas.
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From the Central Pacific Hurricane Center:
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Hurricane Douglas Advisory Number20
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HIEP082020
1100 PM HST Fri Jul 24 2020
...DOUGLAS WEAKENS SLIGHTLY BUT STILL HEADING TOWARD HAWAII...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR HAWAII COUNTY AND MAUI
COUNTY...
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.5N 146.7W
ABOUT 555 MI...890 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 750 MI...1210 KM ESE OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...972 MB...28.71 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Hawaii County and
Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and
Kahoolawe.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNING IN EFFECT...
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Hawaii County
* Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and
Kahoolawe
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Hawaii County
* Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and
Kahoolawe
* Oahu
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere withing the warning area within 36 hours.
A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area, in this case within 36 to 48 hours.
Interests elsewhere in the main Hawaiian Islands, and in the
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, should monitor
the progress of this system.
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by the National Weather Service office in
Honolulu Hawaii.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Douglas was
located near latitude 18.5 North, longitude 146.7 West. Douglas is
moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph (30 km/h). This motion
is expected to continue through Saturday, followed by a slight
decrease in forward speed and a turn toward the west. On the
forecast track, Douglas will be near the main Hawaiian Islands
Saturday night through Sunday night.
Maximum sustained winds are near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher
gusts. Douglas is a category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. Gradual weakening is expected to continue
through the weekend. However, Douglas is still forecast to be near
hurricane strength when it nears the islands.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 972 mb (28.71 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND:Hurricane conditions are possible across portions of the
main Hawaiian Islands late Saturday night through Monday. Tropical
Storm conditions are expected across Hawaii County and Maui County
beginning Saturday night or Sunday.
SURF:Large swells generated by Douglas are expected to affect
the Hawaiian Islands this weekend. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for a couple of
days.
RAINFALL:Heavy rainfall associated with Douglas is expected to
affect portions of the main Hawaiian Islands from late Saturday
night through Monday. Total rain accumulations of 5 to 10 inches
with locally higher amounts will be possible on the smaller
islands, especially across elevated terrain. This rain may result
in life-threatening flash flooding and land slides, as well as
rapid water level rises on small streams. 3 to 6 inches of rainfall
are possible on the Big Island, with locally higher amounts.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST.