Tropical Storm Ana is strengthening while drawing closer to Hawaii. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph. Gradual strengthening during the next 24 hours is expected, with Ana possibly becoming a hurricane today. Ana is centered as of 11 p.m. HST / 5 a.m. EDT about 340 miles south-southeast of Hilo and 530 miles southeast of Honolulu, moving toward the west-northwest. A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Hawaii County, including the city of Hilo. Tropical storm conditions are possible there within 24 to 36 hours. Interests elsewhere in the main Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Ana, as watches may be required later today or tonight for additional islands. Large swells produced by Ana are expected to build over the eastern end of the main Hawaiian island chain through 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 south and southeast 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, with total rain accumulations between 6 and 12 inches expected. Heavy rain could potentially affect the other islands Saturday and Sunday. This rainfall 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 For information specific to your location, visit the website of the NWS Honolulu forecast office at prh.noaa.gov/pr/hnl/
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:55:33 +0000
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