Newswatch: Hilda could still bring storms, flooding

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:48:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

Hilda could still bring storms, flooding. POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 14, 2015. Once-powerful Hurricane Hilda, now a weak remnant low, is passing far south of the Hawaiian Islands but will continue to bring heavy thundershowers to the Big Island through Friday. A flash flood watch for the island remains in effect until 6 p.

NASA's RapidScat sees diminishing winds in Tropical Storm Hilda

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 18:06:00 +0200phys (en)

On August 12 at 7 a.m. EDT RapidScat observed tropical-storm-force winds (yellow/orange) on Hilda 's northwestern side. Credit: NASA JPL, Doug Tyler. As Tropical Storm Hilda creeps closer to the Big Island of Hawaii, NASA's RapidScat instrument that flies aboard the International Space Station observed its diminishing winds.

Slow-moving Hilda likely to bring heavy rain, floods

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:01:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

. POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 13, 2015. Tropical Storm Hilda was in no hurry dawdling just southeast of the islands Wednesday, sluggishly making its way west, nearing Hawaii island. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecast Wednesday night said the weakening Hilda would likely devolve into a....

No longer a hurricane, Hilda could still soak isles

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:57:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

. The storm was 280 miles southeast of Hilo late Tuesday. POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 12, 2015. If it gets back on track, Tropical Storm Hilda will bring a lot of rain and high surf, but not a lot of bluster, to Hawaii island. “Hilda took a slight wobble to the east, and a slow westward motion is....

Hurricane Hilda expected to lose steam as it nears Hawaii

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:21:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

HONOLULU (AP) — Hilda is holding on to its hurricane status with wind speeds around 85 miles per hour, but the cyclone is expected to lose steam and become a tropical storm before it arrives in the Hawaiian Islands. While Hilda is expected to keep weakening, forecasters at the Central Pacific....

Hurricane Hilda expected to lose steam as it nears Hawaii

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:08:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 4:21 pm. Associated Press 0 comments HONOLULU (AP) — Hilda is holding on to its hurricane status with wind speeds around 85 miles per hour, but the cyclone is expected to lose steam and become a tropical storm before it arrives in the Hawaiian Islands.

Hurricane Hilda expected to lose steam as it nears Hawaii

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:48:00 +0200therepublic (en)

HONOLULU Hilda is holding on to its hurricane status with wind speeds around 85 miles per hour, but the cyclone is expected to lose steam and become a tropical storm before it arrives in the Hawaiian Islands. While Hilda is expected to keep weakening, forecasters at the Central Pacific Hurricane....

Hurricane Hilda expected to weaken as it nears Hawaii, but high surf, heavy rain is likely

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:48:00 +0200foxnews (en)

HONOLULU – Hilda is holding on to its hurricane status with wind speeds around 85 miles per hour, but the cyclone is expected to lose steam and become a tropical storm before it arrives in the Hawaiian Islands. While Hilda is expected to keep weakening, forecasters at the Central Pacific Hurricane....

Hurricane Hilda Expected to Lose Steam as It Nears Hawaii

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:38:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hilda is holding on to its hurricane status with wind speeds around 85 miles per hour, but the cyclone is expected to lose steam and become a tropical storm before it arrives in the Hawaiian Islands. While Hilda is expected to keep weakening, forecasters at the Central Pacific Hurricane Center....

RapidScat sees Hurricane Hilda's strongest winds on northern side

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:18:00 +0200phys (en)

RapidScat gathered wind speed and direction data on Hurricane Hilda on Aug. 10 at 1100 UTC (7 a.m. EDT). RapidScat measured strongest sustained winds north of the center at around 33 meters per second/73 mph/118.9 kph). Credit: NASA JPL, Doug Tyler. The RapidScat instrument that flies aboard the....

Hurricane Hilda weakens; more southerly path forecast

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 13:44:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

. POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 11, 2015. Hilda weakened to a Category 1 hurricane Monday and is forecast to take a more southerly path toward the islands than originally predicted. The storm’s maximum sustained winds dropped to 90 mph Monday morning due to increased wind shear.

NASA stares Hurricane Hilda in the eye

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:33:00 +0200phys (en)

The MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite captured this image of Hurricane Hilda on Aug. 8, 2015, when it was east of Hawaii. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. NASA's Terra satellite passed over Hurricane Hilda and captured an image that clearly showed the storm's eye.

Hilda’s intensity builds

Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:18:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

. The Category 4 storm is expected to lose strength as it gets closer to the state. POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 09, 2015. Hurricane Hilda intensified Saturday into what forecasters described as a “powerful” Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 135 mph on a path that could take it near or over Hawaii.

Hilda becomes a hurricane far offshore in Pacific

Sat, 08 Aug 2015 04:24:00 +0200denverpost (en)

MIAMI (AP) Tropical Storm Hilda has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific far off the Hawaiian islands. The storm's maximum sustained winds strengthened Friday afternoon to 80 mph (130 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm is centered about 1,215 miles (1,950 kilometers)....

Guillermo passes near isles as a mere depression

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:41:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

. A new tropical storm, Hilda , is forecast to be a hurricane on Friday, and may affect Hawaii. Guillermo was downgraded to a tropical depression Thursday afternoon but remained on a path bringing it close to the North Shore of Oahu and possibly over Kauai in the next two days.

Dry & very warm start to Friday 3 hours ago

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:08:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Copyright 2015 Journal Media Group. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Today will be a beautiful and sunny day, but it will be a scorcher. Temperatures will be well above average, and the chance for rain will be low.

Tropical Storm Hilda continues westward in the Pacific

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:06:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) " Tropical Storm Hilda continues moving westward far offshore in the eastern Pacific with no change in strength. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 60 mph (95 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says strengthening is forecast during the next two days and Hilda could become a hurricane by Friday night.

Tropical Storm Hilda Continues Westward in the Pacific

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:28:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

. Tropical Storm Hilda continues moving westward far offshore in the eastern Pacific with no change in strength. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 60 mph (95 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says strengthening is forecast during the next two days and Hilda could become a hurricane by Friday night.

Tropical Storm Hilda continues westward in the Pacific

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:17:00 +0200denverpost (en)

MIAMI (AP) Tropical Storm Hilda continues moving westward far offshore in the eastern Pacific with no change in strength. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 60 mph (95 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says strengthening is forecast during the next two days and Hilda could become a hurricane by Friday night.

Tropical Storm Hilda strengthens far offshore in Pacific

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 03:23:00 +0200therepublic (en)

MIAMI Tropical Storm Hilda is strengthening rapidly as it churns far offshore in the eastern Pacific. The storm's maximum sustained winds had strengthened to 60 mph (95 kph) by Thursday evening. The storm is centered 1,695 miles (2,725 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico.

Tropical Storm Hilda Strengthens Far Offshore in Pacific

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 02:40:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Hilda is strengthening rapidly as it churns far offshore in the eastern Pacific. The storm's maximum sustained winds had strengthened to 60 mph (95 kph) by Thursday evening. The storm is centered 1,695 miles (2,725 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja . It is moving west at 13 mph (20 kph).

Guillermo falls apart, new tropical storm forms in Pacific

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 01:00:00 +0200nzherald (en)

HONOLULU (AP) " Tropical Storm Guillermo is expected to be downgraded to a tropical depression as it skirts past the Hawaiian Islands. Meanwhile, a new tropical storm has formed far to the east of the state. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu says Guillermo continues to fall apart Thursday as it tracks north of Hawaii.

Tropical Storm Hilda Forms in the Pacific Ocean, Moving West

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:27:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Hilda has formed far out over the Pacific Ocean. On Thursday, the storm's maximum sustained winds were 40 mph (65 kph). The storm is about 1,630 miles (2,620 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja . It is moving west at 13 mph (20 kph). The U.S.

Tropical Storm Hilda forms in the Pacific Ocean, moving west

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:05:00 +0200therepublic (en)

MIAMI Tropical Storm Hilda has formed far out over the Pacific Ocean. On Thursday, the storm's maximum sustained winds were 40 mph (65 kph). The storm is about 1,630 miles (2,620 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico. It is moving west at 13 mph (20 kph). The U.S.

Dust & drier air move in, but rain possible 3 hours ago

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 17:25:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

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Rivières en crue: la Birmanie appelle à l'évacuation

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:43:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

D'après le nouveau bilan des autorités, 74 personnes ont été tuées et plus de 330 000 touchées par les inondations, résultat des fortes pluies de mousson et du cyclone Komen. Douze des 14 régions de la Birmanie sont maintenant concernées. Des villages entiers, des routes, des milliers d'hectares de....

Typhoon Soudelor still a threat to Taiwan despite downgrading

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:52:00 +0200scmp (en)

Typhoon Soudelor may pick up strength again as it approaches Taiwan even as the Hong Kong Observatory downgraded the storm from a super typhoon to a severe one. A day earlier, the US navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Centre had also downgraded the storm from the level of a super typhoon despite winds remaining at a roaring 175 km/h.

4 days since typhoon, Saipan still reeling

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 07:20:00 +0200triblive (en)

HONOLULU — Residents of Saipan were without water and electricity and are rationing gasoline four days since Typhoon Soudelor hit the most populated island in the U.S. territory of the Northern Marianas. The typhoon hit Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, knocking out electricity on the 48-square-mile island.

Saipan has no water, electricity in aftermath of typhoon

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 04:09:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

HONOLULU — Residents of Saipan were without water and electricity and are rationing gasoline four days after Typhoon Soudelor hit the most populated island in the U.S. territory of the Northern Marianas. The typhoon hit Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, knocking out electricity on the 48-square-mile island.

Feds, Guam working with CNMI government to provide relief

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:19:00 +0200kuam (en)

Living on Guam, our island people know all too well about surviving a typhoon. "We've gone through typhoons such as this and we're resilient in the part as we're affected as well we're trying to recover at the same time," said Brigadier General Johnny Lizama. "Well, this is what we're trying to do to help Saipan.