Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Central Pacific Hurricane Center said the Hawaiʻi region could see fewer than normal cyclones for the upcoming hurricane season. The forecast released on May 18, predicted two to four tropical cyclones compared to four to five in a normal season.
It is important to note that the forecast is for the number of storms in the region but not specifically for landfall to the state.
“This year we are predicting less activity in the Central Pacific region compared to normal seasons,” said Matthew Rosencrans, NOAA’s lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at the Climate Prediction Center. “The ongoing La Ni?a is likely to cause strong vertical wind shear making it more difficult for hurricanes to develop or move into the Central Pacific Ocean.”
Hurricane season in Hawaiʻi occurs roughly between June 1 and November 30. The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency has a .
The University of Hawaiʻi encourages all students and employees to prepare for the season before storms approach, when the lines at stores can be overwhelming. 糖心Vlog官方 community members are invited to participate in the that are held over the summer.
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There is also the and app ( | ) with updated information.
Hawaiʻi created a great one-stop resource for disasters in the .
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