Tropical Storm Ana is moving closer to the Hawaiian Islands. Its centered as of 5 a.m. HST / 11 a.m. EDT about 500 miles southeast of Hilo and 705 miles southeast of Honolulu, moving toward the west. Ana is expected to turn toward the west-northwest today, then turn toward the northwest on Friday. On the forecast track, the center of Ana will pass near the Big Island Friday night and Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Ana is forecast to become a hurricane on Friday. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Hawaii County, including the city of Hilo. Tropical storm conditions are possible there within 36 to 48 hours. Interests elsewhere in the main Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Ana, as watches may be required today for additional islands. Large swells produced by Ana are possible over the eastern end of the main Hawaiian island chain starting late tonight and Friday morning. These large swells will continue to spread up the island chain through the weekend. Surf produced by these swells could potentially be damaging along exposed shorelines beginning late Friday and Saturday, and persisting through the weekend in some areas. Heavy rainfall associated with Ana may reach the Big Island of Hawaii Friday afternoon. These rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mud slides. Get the latest information, including graphics, at NOAAs Central Pacific Hurricane Center website at: prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/?storm=ANA
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:15:48 +0000
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