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Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:15:00 +0200

Murray Soljack, from Northland Civil Defence and Emergency Management, said fire crews carried the brunt of the emergency response overnight, rescuing people trapped in cars in floodwaters and helping evacuate people from homes. He estimated about 30 people had evacuated homes across Northland with....

Researchers Use Global Climate Models to Investigate, Project Climate Behavior

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:40:00 +0200

A research led by the Department of Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has revealed that the observed average moving speed (or translation speed) of tropical cyclones making landfall over the coast of China dropped by 11% between 1961 and 2017.

HKBU Research Reveals Greater Flood Risks in the Coastal Region of China due to Slower Tropical Cyclone Movement

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:04:00 +0200

HONG KONG July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A research led by the Department of Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has revealed that the observed average moving speed (or translation speed) of tropical cyclones making landfall over the coast of China dropped by 11% between 1961 and 2017.

HKBU Research Reveals Greater Flood Risks in the Coastal Region of China due to Slower Tropical Cyclone Movement

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:51:00 +0200

HKBU Research Reveals Greater Flood Risks in the Coastal Region of China due to Slower Tropical Cyclone Movement

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:47:00 +0200

The study also found that the occurrence of tropical cyclones with lower moving speeds and higher total rainfalls became more frequent after 1990 in the Pearl River Delta. The discovery offers invaluable insights that will enable the development of better flood management and adaptation strategies....

Greater flood risks in coastal region of China

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:35:00 +0200

HKBU research reveals greater flood risks in the coastal region of China

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:05:00 +0200

Credit: Hong Kong Baptist University. A research led by the Department of Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has revealed that the observed average moving speed (or translation speed) of tropical cyclones making landfall over the coast of China dropped by 11% between 1961 and 2017.

12:09 Storm Season in the Caribbean

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 06:55:00 +0200

16 de julio de 2020, 0:9 Por Rosmerys Bernal Piña Havana, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Weather forecasters have concluded that the number of tropical storms this year is likely to break the average record in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; hence, the season is expected to be more active than usual.

Hilsa goes missing from Bengal’s menu

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:29:00 +0200

Monsoon has arrived but West Bengal’s wait for its favourite Hilsa fish continues. The quintessential Bengali’s romance with the season of downpours is incomplete without this mouth-watering silver fish on their plate. The shortfall in Hilsa supplies is due to the 40-60 per cent drop in catch over the past decade and a half.

Environmental disasters across world in June 2020

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:09:00 +0200

ANKARA. The sixth month of 2020 witnessed numerous environmental disasters that impaired climate change and vice versa -- including deadly landslides and cyclone in India, volcano eruption in Ecuador, wildfires in the US state of Arizona and flash floods caused by heavy rains around the world.

Environmental Disasters Across World In June 2020

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:57:00 +0200

The sixth month of 2020 witnessed numerous environmental disasters that impaired climate change and vice versa -- including deadly landslides and cyclone in India, volcano eruption in Ecuador, wildfires in the US state of Arizona and flash floods caused by heavy rains around the world.

Environmental disasters across world in June 2020

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:41:00 +0200

Here Are Three Ways To Stay Safe During This Summer’s Flash Floods

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:17:00 +0200

Vehicles drive on floodwaters, Friday, May 5, 2017, in Newark, N.J. Heavy rains caused flooding in New York City and flight delays in the region. Flight-tracking website FlightAware said Newark Liberty International was seeing inbound flight delays of about three hours.

Remote Sensing, Vol. 12, Pages 2034: Evaluation of the Ocean Surface Wind Speed Change following the Super Typhoon from Space-Borne GNSS-Reflectometry

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +0200

Ocean surface wind speed is an essential parameter for typhoon monitoring and forecasting. However, traditional satellite and buoy observations are difficult to monitor due to high cost and low temporal-spatial resolution. With the support of spaceborne GNSS-R technology, the cyclone global....

Vestas wins new orders for wind turbines in the US, Canada, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Japan and Vietnam

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:23:00 +0200

Vestas has received an order for 278 MW of V150-4.2 MW turbines for a 302 MW project in the US including previously purchased 4 MW components. The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbines as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to....

On This Day, June 21: Former KKK member convicted of killing 3 civil rights workers

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 09:39:00 +0200

In 1942, German forces, led by Gen. Erwin Rommel, took control of Tobruk, Libya, in an assault on British forces. The North African city was a key port on the Mediterranean Sea. In 1945, Japanese defenders of Okinawa In 1964, Ku Klux Klan members killed three civil rights activists -- James Chaney,....

Saint-Clément-des-Baleines : huit tortues marines retrouvent l'océan

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:09:00 +0200

Premiers coups de nageoire dans le Grand Bleu pour huit tortues marines qui ont retrouvé ce mardi matin l'océan atlantique devant quelques dizaines de personnes rassemblées sur la plage de la Conche à Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (Charente-Maritime). Vidéo. Premiers coups de nageoire pour les tortues marines remises à l'océan sur l'île de Ré.

Saint-Clément-des-Baleines : huit tortues marines retrouvent l'océan

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:39:00 +0200

Premiers coups de nageoire dans le Grand Bleu pour huit tortues marines qui ont retrouvé ce mardi matin l'océan atlantique devant quelques dizaines de personnes rassemblées sur la plage de la Conche à Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (Charente-Maritime). Ces huit tortues ont été retrouvées ces derniers....

Saint-Clément-des-Baleines : huit tortues marines retrouvent l'océan

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:08:00 +0200

Premiers coups de nageoire dans le Grand Bleu pour huit tortues marines qui ont retrouvé ce mardi matin l'océan atlantique devant quelques dizaines de personnes rassemblées sur la plage de la Conche à Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (Charente-Maritime). Ces huit tortues ont été retrouvées ces derniers....

Saint-Clément-des-Baleines : huit tortues marines retrouvent l'océan

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0200

Premiers coups de nageoire dans le Grand Bleu pour huit tortues marines qui ont retrouvé ce mardi matin l'océan atlantique devant quelques dizaines de personnes rassemblées sur la plage de la Conche à Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (Charente-Maritime). Ces huit tortues ont été retrouvées ces derniers....

Covid-19, l’Europe est-elle sortie d’affaire ?

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:12:00 +0200

La pandémie de Covid-19 « continue de s’accélérer », avec « un million de cas signalé en seulement huit jours » , a prévenu, lundi 22 juin, le directeur général de l’OMS. Dans ce contexte, certaines scènes vues en France lors de la fête de la musique dimanche soir ont pu inquiéter. → LES FAITS. .

Texas orders extra body bags, mortuary trucks as it braces for more coronavirus deaths - CNBC

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:20:00 +0200

Deaths and hospitalizations haven't risen as quickly in recent weeks, but epidemiologists say that's because it can take a while after someone is diagnosed before they are hospitalized and die. Some patients wage particularly lengthy battles before succumbing to Covid-19, like Broadway actor Nick....

Texas orders extra body bags, mortuary trucks as it braces for more coronavirus deaths

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:07:00 +0200

"The directors I've talked to in the last week are at capacity or over capacity thus the reason they had to bring in the trailers," said Gene Allen, president of the Texas Funeral Directors Association. Travis County, where Austin is located, is in the process of procuring three extra mortuary....

Earth Today | FLOW tests hurricane readiness

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:06:00 +0200

FLOW JAMAICA recently completed its virtual multi-hazard simulation exercise as it tests its readiness, including the resilience, reliability and dependability of key service areas, for what could be a multi-hazard hurricane season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Panel Moves Multibillion Dollar Water Infrastructure Bill

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:51:00 +0200

A multi-billion dollar measure that would help build, repair and maintain a wide variety of water infrastructure projects sailed through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Wednesday. Approved unanimously by voice vote, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 ( H.R.

How will climate trends affect the peanut crop?

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:51:00 +0200

Drought, extreme rainfall and flooding, hurricanes/wind damage, severe freezes, and heat stress cause significant damage to farming operations, says David F. Zierden, Florida State Center for Ocean Atmospheric Prediction Studies climatologist. Zierden discussed climate trends and variability....

Best Blenders for Making Smoothies

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 12:36:00 +0200

Making your own smoothies is an easy way to front-load your day with fruits and vegetables. But with a blender that's not up to the task, you might be left with chunks of frozen strawberries or stringy kale leaves. No thanks. You’ll find over 70 full-sized blenders in Consumer Reports’ ratings.

Newark firefighters rescue 18 from flooded roadways, official says

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 02:30:00 +0200

By Rebecca Panico | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The Newark Fire Division rescued 18 people from rising floodwaters on roadways on Friday as Tropical Storm Fay ’s rain drenched city streets, a city public safety spokeswoman said. The tropical storm caused the city to activate its Emergency....

PHA Ambulance Fleet Replacement Program continues as 2020 Hurricane Season starts

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:53:00 +0200

The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) is continuing to build its fleet of emergency vehicles in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian last year. The devastating storm significantly impacted the National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) ambulance fleet destroying ambulances serving Abaco, Grand Bahama and New Providence.

CSU’s hurricane forecast predicts 20 named storms

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:41:00 +0200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Colorado State University (CSU) released its July update to the university’s long-term hurricane season forecast, raising the number of storms and hurricanes they expect for the 2020 season. The original prediction from CSU already called for an above-average hurricane season,....

CSU’s Hurricane forecast updated for 2020 season

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:41:00 +0200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Colorado State University (CSU) released it’s July update to their long term hurricane season forecast, raising the number of storms and hurricanes they expect for the 2020 season. The original prediction from CSU already called for an above average hurricane season, but the....

VIP-Media: Meet Jose Cardona And The No Limit Auto Body Team: A Body Shop Owner, A Franchise Starter And A Public Figure

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:16:00 +0200

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 6, 2020 / No Limit Auto Body is a body shop in New York and has grown to become one of the top auto body repair facilities. Owner Jose Cardona has been able to implement business development plans for other body shops that have proven successful in helping their growth.

Edouard formed in the Atlantic, but it isn't the tropical system the US should watch

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:38:00 +0200

If it does become better organized once it drifts back into the Atlantic, it could have impacts up the Eastern seaboard. A few forecast models take the storm up the coast, impacting New Jersey and New York later in the week. This is very similar to the way a nor'easter in winter would track up the coast.

Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, 100, remarks on his 'staggering luck'

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:41:00 +0200

In the blue skies over south-east England, young Pilot Officer John Hemingway felt completely alone. There may have been 3,000 aircrew who fought in the Battle of Britain, which began 80 years ago this week. Yet thundering through summer skies surrounded by hundreds of Luftwaffe aircraft, the....

BBA satisfied with the progress of the stadium

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:16:00 +0200

The Bahamas Baseball Association (BBA), the governing body for baseball in The Bahamas, was well represented during the tour of the new Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium on Wednesday. Everything is looking good so far, said BBA President Sam Rodgers who was present along with some of his executives. “Everything seems to be in place.

Puerto Rico under water rationing due to worsening drought

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:10:00 +0200

- Puerto Rico’s governor, Wanda Vazquez, on Monday declared a state of emergency as a worsening drought creeps across the U.S. territory amid the coronavirus crisis. On Thursday, almost 140,000 homes and businesses will begin water rationing. The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is limiting....

Get Ready For An Above-Average Hurricane Season, Forecasters Say

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:57:00 +0200

TOPLINE. As the past few months have seen U.S. emergency resources dedicated to dealing with the coronavirus, there could be another looming threat that communities have to deal with throughout the summer and into fall — hurricanes, with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center saying in its official....

Unpacking the spin from Democrats, GOP over which side is blocking hurricane relief for Puerto Rico

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:23:00 +0200

Republican Sen. Rick Scott started a spat with Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over which party is to blame for not approving disaster aid for Puerto Rico. "We are so close to getting funding to help FL and PR recover after devastating storms. But the Dems keep holding it up.

Tropical Storm Dolly becomes 2nd earliest D-named storm in Atlantic

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:53:00 +0200

Dolly will not pose any threat to land, and its lifespan will be extremely short. The disturbance is expected to pass well to the south and east of Nova Scotia Tuesday afternoon and night, according to Kottlowski. Even though it will remain out to sea over its lifetime, it could stir rough seas and....

‘Godzilla dust cloud’ from Sahara heads for US bringing ‘worst air pollution in 50 years’ after swamping the Caribbean

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:12:00 +0200

The dust cloud dominated the skyline in San Juan, Puerto Rico Credit: Twitter. The colossal cloud, usually found between 5,000 and 20,000 feet above ground level, is formed by powerful winds lifting sand and mineral particles off the surface of the Sahara and into the air.

MIL-Evening Report: Art for trying times: reading Richard Ford on a world undone by...

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:34:00 +0200

– By Peter McPhee, Emeritus professor, University of Melbourne. In this time of pandemic, our authors nominate a work they turn to for solace or perspective. I’m one of those fortunate people for whom the direct experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has thus far been felt only through isolation from....

Tropical Storm Douglas forms in eastern Pacific

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:27:00 +0200

UPDATE: 6:40 p.m. Tropical Depression Douglas formed today in the eastern Pacific and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the Central Pacific, according to the National Weather Service. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, was about 2,260 miles southeast of Hilo....

Coastal flooding possible for Hawaii as 2 tropical depressions churn in eastern Pacific

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:59:00 +0200

UPDATE: 2:10 p.m. Tropical depression Eight-E in the eastern Pacific is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by tonight, and become a Category 1 hurricane as it enters the Central Pacific later this week. The National Weather Service in Miami said today that the storm is in an area where conditions are favorable for strengthening.

Retailers say they’re stocked for hurricane season, despite pandemic shortfalls

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:39:00 +0200

When hurricanes threaten, Floridians know to expect some usual suspects to disappear from store shelves, from bottled water to canned goods and other non-perishables. Retailers prepare months in advance, planning their inventory distribution to meet the demand.

"An Epic Mission": Slocum Glider "Silbo" Circumnavigates the Atlantic Ocean Teledyne Marine reports that its Slocum G2 Glider dubbed Silbo, manufactured by Teledyne…

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:16:00 +0200

Teledyne Marine reports that its Slocum G2 Glider dubbed Silbo, manufactured by Teledyne Webb Research, completed a 4+-year journey that circumnavigated the Atlantic Ocean in four legs, a first for an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) “Born out of Dr.

New tropical system brewing in the East Pacific

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 01:57:00 +0200

While Cristina continues to weaken as the the storm approaches the Central Pacific, AccuWeather meteorologists will be monitoring a new area of disturbed weather for tropical development this week. A broad area of low pressure is moving off the southern coast of Mexico over the warm waters of the East Pacific Ocean.

Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds spread fires in West

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:30:00 +0200

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — There were more than 220 damaging storm reports from the Plains to the Northeast Monday. Winds gusted to 71 mph in Mamaroneck, New York, just north of New York City, and there were winds of up to 66 mph in New Jersey as well as 69 mph in Washington, D.C.

Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds spread fires in West

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:58:00 +0200

, just north of New York City , and there were winds of up to 66 mph in New Jersey as well as 69 mph in Washington, D.C. The highest wind gust due to thunderstorms was in South Dakota where it gusted to 83 mph and some downed trees were reported from the Northeast and in the Dakotas.

Tropical Storm Douglas to become hurricane before entering Central Pacific, forecasters say

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:01:00 +0200

UPDATE: 11:50 p.m. Tropical Storm Douglas in the eastern Pacific continued to strengthen Monday night and is expected to be a hurricane by Wednesday as it heads toward the Central Pacific. Douglas, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, was about 2,200 miles southeast of Hilo late Monday night,....

Tropical Storm Douglas grows, far out in Pacific Ocean

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:45:00 +0200

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Tropical-Storm-Douglas-grows-far-out-in-Pacific-15422517.php. Tropical Storm Douglas grows, far out in Pacific Ocean Published 5:33 am PDT, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. MEXICO CITY (AP) Newly formed Tropical Storm Douglas was strenghtening over the open Pacific Ocean....

Tropical Storm Douglas grows, far out in Pacific Ocean

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:58:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Newly formed Tropical Storm Douglas is strenghtening over the open Pacific Ocean and forecasters project it will become a hurricane by Wednesday. Douglas reached tropical storm force the day before and was centered about 1,085 miles (1,750 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip....

Tropical Storm Douglas grows, far out in Pacific Ocean

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:12:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Douglas grows, far out in Pacific Ocean

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:02:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY Newly formed Tropical Storm Douglas was strenghtening over the open Pacific Ocean on Tuesday and forecasters projected it would become a hurricane by Wednesday. Douglas, which reached tropical storm force the day before, was centered about 1,085 miles (1,750 kilometers) southwest of the....

Tropical Storm Douglas grows, far out in Pacific Ocean

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:52:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Douglas grows, far out in Pacific Ocean

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:09:00 +0200

Douglas - Eastern Pacific Ocean

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:49:00 +0200

July 21, 2020 – Tropical Storm Douglas Organizing in NASA Infrared Imagery. Tropical Depression 8E developed on July 20 and quickly organized into a tropical storm. Infrared NASA satellite imagery revealed that Tropical Storm Douglas contained strong storms and showed banding of thunderstorms around its center.

Tropical Storm Douglas organizing in NASA infrared imagery

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:51:00 +0200

IMAGE: On July 21 at 6 a.m. EDT (1000 UTC), the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite gathered temperature information about Tropical Storm Douglas' cloud tops. MODIS found several areas of... Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL. Tropical Depression 8E developed on July 20 and quickly organized into a tropical storm.

Tropical Storm Douglas likely to become hurricane later today, forecasters say

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:37:00 +0200

Although they’re both still headed toward the central Pacific, tropical depression Seven-E has weakened to a remnant low while Tropical Storm Douglas has grown to near hurricane strength. At 5 a.m. today, Tropical Storm Douglas packed maximum sustained winds near 65 mph and was located about 2,105....

Tropical Storm Douglas Organizing in NASA Infrared Imagery

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:36:00 +0200

Tropical Depression 8E developed on July 20 and quickly organized into a tropical storm. Infrared NASA satellite imagery revealed that Tropical Storm Douglas contained strong storms and showed banding of thunderstorms around its center. Tropical Depression 8E formed about 905 miles (1,460 km)....

Tropical Storm Douglas grows, far out in Pacific Ocean

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:58:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Newly formed Tropical Storm Douglas is strengthening over the open Pacific Ocean, and forecasters project it will grow into the region’s first hurricane of the season. Douglas reached tropical storm force the day before and was centered about 2,110 miles (3,390 kilometers) east of Hilo, Hawaii, Tuesday.

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Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:10:00 +0200

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Tropical Storm Douglas grows, far out in Pacific Ocean

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:23:00 +0200

Trades easing as Tropical Storm Douglas approaches Hawaii

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:32:00 +0200

A disruption in breezy tradewinds is expected today, and they will trend down both today and Wednesday, forecasters said, as an upper-level low drifts north of Hawaii. The National Weather Service also warns that by Saturday. At 11 a.m. today, Tropical Storm Douglas packed maximum sustained winds....

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Tropical depression #7 forms over the Central Atlantic

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:03:00 +0200

(1) low pressure over the Central Atlantic has become tropical depression #7 & will likely become tropical storm “Gonzalo”. A steady westward movement is expected turning a little northwest by the weekend over the Caribbean. Most global forecast models - both the European & GFS for instance - are....

Tropical depression forms in Atlantic Ocean; System in Gulf also bears watching

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:02:00 +0200

A tropical depression formed Tuesday afternoon in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters from the National Hurricane Center said. It's one of two systems that forecasters were watching, with the other one still developing in the Gulf of Mexico. As of 5 p.m.

1st hurricane of 2020 to emerge in East Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:16:00 +0200

July 21 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Douglas formed in the East Pacific late Monday, and is forecast to become the first hurricane in the Atlantic or East Pacific of the year. Douglas was the second of two tropical waves that strengthened into tropical depressions in less than 12 hours on Monday.

Nation Tropical depression forms in Atlantic Ocean

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:16:00 +0200

WATCH LIVE: Gov. David Ige and state officials address approaching Tropical Storm Douglas

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:35:00 +0200

Gov. David Ige and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Administrator Luke Meyers discuss hurricane preparedness while Hawaii continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ll also answer questions on Facebook live. Watch the livestream above. UPDATE: 2 p.m.

Hawaii hurricane shelters may take temperatures due to virus

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:49:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) One of Hawaii's leaders in preparing the state for hurricanes said Tuesday people arriving at shelters may have their temperature checked this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Administrator Luke Meyers said shelters may have less capacity because....

Tropical depression forms in Atlantic Ocean; System in Gulf also bears watching - USA TODAY

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:01:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Douglas seen growing into hurricane as it nears Central Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:07:00 +0200

UPDATE: 4:55 p.m. Tropical Storm Douglas in the eastern Pacific continued to strengthen this afternoon and is forecast to be a hurricane tonight or Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. Just before 5 p.m. today, Douglas was 1,955 miles east of Hilo with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, moving west at 14 mph.

Hawaii hurricane shelters may take temperatures due to virus

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:03:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — One of Hawaii’s leaders in preparing the state for hurricanes said Tuesday people arriving at shelters may have their temperature checked this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Administrator Luke Meyers said shelters may have less capacity....

Tropical depression forms in Atlantic Ocean; System in Gulf also bears watching - USA TODAY

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:07:00 +0200

5 things you need to know Wednesday

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:16:00 +0200

American tourists barred from the Bahamas in coronavirus battle. Three weeks after opening its borders to tourists, the Bahamas has barred American tourists from entering due to COVID-19 . Starting Wednesday, international flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers will not be permitted to....

Bahamas bars American tourists, Home Depot requires masks: 5 things you need to know Wednesday

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:40:00 +0200

Bahamas bars American tourists, Home Depot requires masks: 5 things you need to know Wednesday

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:46:00 +0200

Hawaii officials urge residents to prepare for hurricane season

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:34:00 +0200

by today, heads toward Hawaii. In a conversation livestreamed via Facebook on Tuesday afternoon featuring Luke Meyers, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator, Ige said hand sanitizer, wipes and masks should be added to hurricane supply kits due to the ongoing “I just want to remind....

Tropical Storm strengthening

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:30:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY Newly formed Tropical Storm Douglas was strengthening over the open Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, and forecasters projected it would grow into the region’s first hurricane of the season. Douglas, which reached tropical storm force the day before, was centered about 2,110 miles east of Hilo,....

Tropical Storm Douglas expected to become hurricane 'soon'

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:57:00 +0200

Douglas is expected become at least a Category 1 hurricane when its maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph. There is some indication that Douglas could strengthen to a Category 2 or greater hurricane. Douglas is forecast to move westward, but south of where Tropical Depression 7-E tracked earlier this week.

Hurricane Douglas becomes 1st of season in eastern Pacific as Gonzalo brews in Atlantic

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:02:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES The fourth named storm and first official hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed on Wednesday, and its name is Douglas. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Gonzalo continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean and may become a hurricane by Thursday.

Hurricane Douglas has Hawaii on alert

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:03:00 +0200

July 22 (UPI) -- The Western Hemisphere was devoid of hurricanes since the 2020 tropical season kicked off on May 15 in the East Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic. However, that changed early Wednesday when Douglas strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forecast to become 2020's first Atlantic hurricane of the year

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:43:00 +0200

The average date for the seventh named storm is Sept. 16, so this formed nearly two months ahead of the average storm. The previous record was Tropical Storm Gert on July 24, 2005. Wednesday morning, the storm was more than 1,200 miles east of the Windward Islands. As of 11 a.m.

First Hurricane of the Season Forms in Eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:42:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY—The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land on Wednesday. The U.S.National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Douglas was centered about1,785 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. It was moving to the west at 15 mph.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo in Caribbean, expected to reach hurricane strength tomorrow

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:02:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land on Wednesday. The U.S.National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Douglas was centered about 1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120' kph).

Tropical depression forms in Atlantic Ocean; System in Gulf also bears watching

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:49:00 +0200

Douglas strengthens to hurricane; expected to threaten Hawaii as strong tropical storm by Sunday

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:38:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas formed in the eastern Pacific overnight and is forecast to approach Hawaii by early next week as a powerful tropical storm. “Douglas is expected to move near or over portions of the Hawaiian Islands this weekend, and there is an increasing chance that strong winds and heavy....

Nation Tropical Storm Gonzalo likely to become hurricane this week

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:19:00 +0200

Story Highlights The storm is expected to become a hurricane on Thursday. In addition to Gonzalo, forecasters were also monitoring a system in the Gulf of Mexico. In the Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Douglas strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday. formed Wednesday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:17:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land on Wednesday. The U.S.National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Douglas was centered about1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120' kph).

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane on Thursday

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:17:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane on Thursday

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:47:00 +0200

formed Wednesday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. It's the earliest "G" storm in any Atlantic hurricane season on record. The storm is expected to become a hurricane Thursday, with winds of at least 75 mph. The hurricane center said Gonzalo was far from land: As of 11 a.

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:42:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season has formed far from land. Forecasters say Hurricane Douglas was centered about 1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120′ kph).

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:39:00 +0200

The U.S.National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Douglas was centered about1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120' kph). It was moving to the west at 15 mph (24 kph).

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:35:00 +0200

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:29:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land on Wednesday. The U.S.National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Douglas was centered about1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120' kph).

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:28:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land on Wednesday. The U.S.National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Douglas was centered about1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120' kph).

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:25:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas becomes first of season in Eastern Pacific, Hawaii may face impacts by weekend

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:24:00 +0200

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the center, while tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but the forecast cone from the hurricane center shows the storm could approach the Hawaiian islands by the second half of this weekend.

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:18:00 +0200

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:17:00 +0200

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:16:00 +0200

July 22, 2020 at 10:14 am CDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land on Wednesday. The U.S.National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Douglas was centered about1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120' kph).

Douglas expected to become major hurricane as it nears Central Pacific

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:10:00 +0200

UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. Hurricane Douglas continues to strengthen in the East Pacific and could become a major Category 3 hurricane by Thursday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. By late morning, the storm had 80 mph maximum sustained winds and was 1,690 miles east-southeast of Hilo, moving west at 16 mph.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane on Thursday

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:24:00 +0200

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Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:54:00 +0200

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First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:48:00 +0200

This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about permissions/licensing, please go to: MEXICO CITY - The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land Wednesday.

Dueling Cyclones Brew in the Atlantic and Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:46:00 +0200

Gonzalo continues the spate of activity in the Atlantic, becoming the earliest seventh-named storm for the basin. It’s also likely to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. Meanwhile, Douglas is the first hurricane in the eastern Pacific and could threaten Hawaii this weekend.

Hurricane Douglas Could Threaten Hawaii This Weekend

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 01:10:00 +0200

A satellite image of Hurricane Douglas on July 22, 2020. NOAA. This year’s first hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean could threaten the Hawaiian Islands this weekend with the potential for high winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Current forecasts bring the system over Hawaii as a low-end....

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:08:00 +0200

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:24:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season has formed far from land. Forecasters say Hurricane Douglas was centered about 1,785 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. It was moving to the west at 15 mph.

Here’s what you need to prepare for a storm during a pandemic

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:42:00 +0200

With Hurricane Douglas still on track on its path toward the Hawaiian isles this weekend, officials are recommending that residents prepare a 14-day emergency supply kit. According to the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, a 14-day disaster supply kit should be prepared ahead of time, if....

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:36:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land Wednesday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Douglas was centered about 1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120' kph).

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:35:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season has formed far from land. Forecasters say Hurricane Douglas was centered about 1,785 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. It was moving to the west at 15 mph.

2 Ocean Storms – 1 in Atlantic, 1 in Pacific – to Get Stronger

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:55:00 +0200

U.S. weather forecasters are monitoring two tropical storms expected to get stronger Thursday. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Gonzalo was centered in the Atlantic Ocean about 1,800 kilometers east of the southern Windward Islands Wednesday evening with top sustained winds at 85 kph.

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:29:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land Wednesday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Douglas was centered about 1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120' kph).

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:28:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land Wednesday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Douglas was centered about 1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120′ kph).

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:40:00 +0200

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:45:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed far from land Wednesday. The U.S.National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Douglas was centered about 1,785 miles (2,870 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120' kph).

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:02:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane on Thursday - USA TODAY

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:29:00 +0200

Douglas now a Category 2 hurricane and expected to strengthen into Thursday

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:37:00 +0200

UPDATE: 4:50 p.m. Hurricane Douglas strengthed into a Category 2 hurricane this afternoon, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The storm is up to 100 mph maximum sustained winds and is moving west-northwest at 17 mph. It is 1,570 miles east-southest of Hilo.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane on Thursday - USA TODAY

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:39:00 +0200

First hurricane of the season forms in eastern Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:33:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forecast to become 2020's first Atlantic hurricane of the year

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:45:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo formed Wednesday morning, making it the seventh named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and breaking the record for earliest "G" named storm on record. This is on the heels of 2020 already setting records for the earliest "C," "E" and "F" named storms. The average date for the seventh named storm is Sept.

Talking the Tropics With Mike: Strengthening Gonzalo swiftly rolling westward while T.D. #8 forms over the Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:03:00 +0200

At this time no direct impacts from the tropics for Jacksonville/NE Fl./SE Ga. through at least the weekend. Gonzalo will, however, impact the Southern & possibly Central Lesser Antilles then will move into the Caribbean... tropical depression #8 is over the Gulf of Mexico & will move into Texas....

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:42:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas is gathering strength as it heads west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane.

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:41:00 +0200

HONOLULU - Hurricane Douglas gathered strength as it barrelled west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend, weather forecasters said. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph), making it a....

Hurricane Douglas could strengthen into Category 3, hit Hawaii on Sunday | TheHill - The Hill

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:54:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas could strengthen into a Category 3 storm and may hit Hawaii by Sunday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Wednesday. “Douglas is expected to move near or over portions of the Hawaiian Islands this weekend, and there is an increasing chance that strong winds and heavy rainfall....

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:49:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas gathered strength as it barreled west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend, weather forecasters said. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph), making it a....

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:46:00 +0200

HONOLULU — (AP) — Hurricane Douglas gathered strength as it barreled west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend, weather forecasters said. Cooler waters east of Hawaii and wind shear were expected to weaken the storm before it reaches the islands.

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:46:00 +0200

By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press | Posted - Jul. 22, 2020 at 10:32 p.m. HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas gathered strength as it barreled west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend, weather forecasters said.

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:09:00 +0200

Cooler waters east of Hawaii and wind shear were expected to weaken the storm before it reaches the islands. The weather service said it's likely to be either at hurricane or near-hurricane strength when it arrives. The depression was located about 530 miles (852 kilometers) east-southeast of Port....

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:05:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) Hurricane Douglas gathered strength as it barreled west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend, weather forecasters said. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph), making it a....

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:01:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas could strengthen into Category 3, hit Hawaii on Sunday | TheHill - The Hill

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:13:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:09:00 +0200

HONOLULU Hurricane Douglas gathered strength as it barreled west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend, weather forecasters said. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph), making it a....

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:22:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:43:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas, Storm Gonzalo and Tropical depression Eight surround the United States

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:36:00 +0200

According to Fox , Gonzalo may also lose strength is it meets drier air and strong upper winds but the Windward Islands should monitor if it survives. As of Wednesday evening, Gonzalo was centered about 1,110 miles east of the southern Windward Islands with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. It was heading west at 14 mph toward the Caribbean.

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:36:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:51:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo expected to become hurricane by Thursday

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0200

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Gonzalo, which formed Wednesday morning, is expected to become a hurricane today, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane watch was issued Wednesday night for Barbados. It is one of two tropical disturbances the National....

Officials are watching Hurricane Douglas

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:12:00 +0200

All eyes are on Douglas, the first hurricane of the season in the East Pacific, as it continues to strengthen during its westward path toward Hawaii. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Douglas, which Wednesday evening strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane, could increase to Category 3 by today.

First hurricane forming

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:48:00 +0200

LIHU‘E The National Weather Service in Honolulu predicted that Hurricane Douglas could impact the island of Kaua’i this weekend. Douglas was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane Monday night, traveling 2,000 miles Southeast of Kaua‘i, and moving westward at 16 MPH from the epicenter in the middle of the Eastern Pacific ocean.

A Possible 8th Named Atlantic Storm Eyes Texas And A Major Hurricane Approaches Hawaii - Why Both Are Rare

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:27:00 +0200

Yesterday I wrote discussing the formation of Tropical Storm Gonzalo and how unusual it is to have the 7th named Atlantic storm in July. I also lamented that conditions are favorable for hurricane activity near the U.S. this season. In that article, I also hinted at the possibility of something forming in the Gulf of Mexico too.

Hurricane tracker: Which THREE barrelling systems are churning right now? THE 2020 HURRICANE season has seen many records broken already, but the first...

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:10:00 +0200

The 2020 hurricane season has weeks before its peak arrives. Hurricane experts predict it will be an extremely busy hurricane season, with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) monitoring three active storms right now. But where are these storms and will any become the first hurricane of the season? ....

Tropical Storm Gonzalo expected to be a hurricane today

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:08:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo could strengthen to a hurricane later today and is headed in the direction of the Caribbean. By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Gonzalo took another step closer to becoming 2020′s first hurricane in the Atlantic on Thursday. Gonzalo strengthened some overnight and had winds of....

Busy tropics: Hurricane Douglas in Pacific, Tropical Storm Gonzalo in Atlantic, depression in Gulf

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:52:00 +0200

Tropical depression headed for Texas this weekend

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:52:00 +0200

By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Eight was no stronger on Thursday morning as it continued on a path toward Texas, where a tropical storm watch continues along much of the coast. The hurricane center also had eyes trained on the eastern Pacific, where major Hurricane Douglas had 120 mph winds and was....

Busy tropics: Hurricane Douglas in Pacific, Tropical Storm Gonzalo in Atlantic, depression in Gulf

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:47:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas gathered strength as it barreled west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend, weather forecasters said. Cooler waters east of Hawaii and wind shear were expected to weaken the storm before it reaches the islands.

Busy tropics: Hurricane Douglas in Pacific, Tropical Storm Gonzalo in Atlantic, depression in Gulf

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:43:00 +0200

Busy tropics: Hurricane Douglas in Pacific, Tropical Storm Gonzalo in Atlantic, depression in Gulf

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:34:00 +0200

Douglas Intensifies to Major Category 3 Hurricane; May Bring Strong Winds, Rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:05:00 +0200

HONOLULU—Hurricane Douglas gathered strength as it barreled west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend, weather forecasters said. The major storm has maximum sustained winds of 120 mph as of early Thursday,....

Hurricane Douglas becomes major Category 3 storm, may bring strong winds and rain to Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:34:00 +0200

The Hawaiian Islands may see strong winds and flash flooding as the storm passes over the island chain late Saturday night. John Bravender, National Weather Service warning coordination meteorologist, advised residents to have hurricane kits ready, get gas, and make sure their houses are ready to withstand the storm.

3 systems from Atlantic to Pacific to threaten US with tropical rain and wind

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:06:00 +0200

There are three systems from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean that could threaten the U.S. with tropical rain and wind. The most imminent storm is tropical depression eight, which is forecast to become Tropical Storm Hanna. It is forecast to bring heavy rain and flash flooding to Texas.

Triple tropical trouble: Storms threaten US, Caribbean

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:54:00 +0200

The tropics are heating up as three separate systems are threatening havoc in the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Douglas in the Pacific Ocean threatens the Hawaiian Islands. Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Eight is spinning about 400 miles from Port O'Connor, Texas.

Very active tropics with Gonzalo, likely Hanna and Major Hurricane Douglas

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:08:00 +0200

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Hurricane season 2020 has started off very active in terms of the number of named storms we’ve seen in the Atlantic Basin. Many records have fallen for how early in the season these storms have formed. It began in May with both Arthur and Bertha forming before hurricane season officially started.

Hurricane Douglas maintains strength overnight, could grow stronger today

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:26:00 +0200

Douglas remained maintained its strength overnight as a Category 3 hurricane and could possibly get even stronger today. A 5 a.m. today, Douglas was located about 1,335 miles east-southeast of Hilo and packing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph while moving west-northwest at 20 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Hurricane Douglas tracker update: Major storm heading STRAIGHT for Hawaii HURRICANE DOUGLAS could hit the islands of Hawaii over the weekend, meteorologists have predicted.

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:23:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas is currently located midway between Mexico and Hawaii, whirling over the open ocean about 1,500 miles east of the Hawaiian archipelago. But recent data indicates that Douglas’s track could take it ominously near or directly over the islands of Hawaii, bringing wind, rain and high surf over the weekend.

How Troubled Should Hawaii Be About Douglas?

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:55:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas is forecast to sweep through Hawaii as a tropical storm or hurricane later this weekend, where it could produce flash flooding, strong winds and pounding surf. Douglas is centered well over 1,000 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and is tracking west-northwestward.

Triple tropical trouble: Douglas, Gonzalo and Tropical Depression 8 threaten US, Caribbean

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:50:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas intensified into a major hurricane as it moves toward Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:02:00 +0200

The storm is forecast to continue to strengthen today, but is expected to begin to weaken on Friday. "Douglas is expected to be at or near the intensity of the hurricane as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday," says NHC. Rarely do strong hurricanes hit Hawaii.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo may become hurricane by today

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:58:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo could strengthen to a hurricane later today and is headed in the direction of the Caribbean. By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Gonzalo took another step closer to becoming 2020′s first hurricane in the Atlantic on Thursday, and more hurricane watches were issued in the Caribbean.

Three systems from Atlantic to Pacific to threaten US with tropical rain, wind

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:25:00 +0200

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — There are three systems from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean that could threaten the U.S. with tropical rain and wind. The most imminent storm is tropical depression eight, which is forecast to become Tropical Storm Hanna. It is forecast to bring heavy rain and flash flooding to Texas.

Major Hurricane Douglas on track for Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:21:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas rapidly intensified into a major hurricane overnight and is on a path toward Hawaii. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers explains what Hawaii can expect. Hurricane Douglas rapidly intensified into a major hurricane overnight and is on a path toward Hawaii. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers explains what Hawaii can expect.

The climate story won’t wait til the pandemic is done with us

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:19:00 +0200

The climate crisis has no sympathy for the crowded news cycle, or our fried minds. Yesterday, a group of researchers published a paper in which they substantially narrowed the projected temperature range for global heating should carbon dioxide emissions double from preindustrial levels; the range has previously been cast as being between 1.

Triple tropical trouble: Douglas, Gonzalo and Tropical Depression 8 threaten US, Caribbean - USA TODAY

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:54:00 +0200

Triple tropical trouble: Douglas, Gonzalo and Tropical Depression 8 threaten US, Caribbean - USA TODAY

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:54:00 +0200

Busy tropics: Hurricane Douglas in Pacific, Tropical Storm Gonzalo in Atlantic, depression in Gulf

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:49:00 +0200

NASA sees compact Douglas strengthening to a major hurricane

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:17:00 +0200

IMAGE: NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Hurricane Douglas at 5:54 p.m. EDT (2154 UTC) as it moved through the Eastern Pacific Ocean.... Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL. Although a compact storm, hurricane Douglas in the Eastern Pacific is mighty, as it has become the season's first major hurricane.

Hurricane Douglas moves toward Hawaii — impacts likely over the weekend

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:29:00 +0200

Honlulu, HAWAII — Hurricane Douglas is continuing to strengthen as it barrels toward the Central Pacific and could move over or near portions of the state over the weekend. While the forecast track is still subject to change, forecasters say that Hawaii residents should prepare now for the threat of heavy rain and strong winds from Douglas.

Two Tropical Cyclones Could Make Landfall in the US This Weekend

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:56:00 +0200

Forecast scenes from this weekend: Hurricane Michael as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday on the left, Tropical Storm Hanna as it nears Texas on Saturday on the right. Gif Earth Wind Map Just when it feels like 2020 can’t 2020 any harder, things somehow get worse.

Triple tropical trouble: Douglas, Gonzalo and Tropical Depression 8 threaten US, Caribbean - USA TODAY

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:54:00 +0200

Triple tropical trouble: Douglas, Gonzalo and Tropical Depression 8 threaten US, Caribbean Three storms are threatening havoc: Hurricane Douglas in the Pacific, tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Storm Gonzalo in the Atlantic. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.

National Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii The Associated Press 12:55 PM, Jul 23, 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:13:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas is gathering strength as it heads west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend. The storm is getting stronger Thursday, becoming a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.

Triple tropical trouble: Douglas, Gonzalo and Tropical Depression 8 threaten US, Caribbean

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:05:00 +0200

National News Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii The Associated Press 10:55 AM, Jul 23, 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:33:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas is gathering strength as it heads west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend. The storm is getting stronger Thursday, becoming a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.

National Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii The Associated Press 12:55 PM, Jul 23, 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:30:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas is gathering strength as it heads west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend. The storm is getting stronger Thursday, becoming a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.

Triple tropical trouble: Douglas, Gonzalo and Tropical Depression 8 threaten US, Caribbean - USA TODAY

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:28:00 +0200

National Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii The Associated Press 1:55 PM, Jul 23, 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:40:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas is gathering strength as it heads west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend. The storm is getting stronger Thursday, becoming a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.

National Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii The Associated Press 1:55 PM, Jul 23, 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:55:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas is gathering strength as it heads west toward the Hawaiian Islands on a track to potentially bring strong winds and flash flooding to the island chain over the weekend. The storm is getting stronger Thursday, becoming a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in Atlantic, could strengthen into a hurricane - CBS News

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:54:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo formed on Wednesday in the central Atlantic Basin, about midway between the West African coast and the islands of the Lesser Antilles. At first it was expected to stay a tropical storm, but the National Hurricane Center has now revised its forecast to increase the chances it....

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in Atlantic, could strengthen into a hurricane - CBS News

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:58:00 +0200

Major Hurricane Douglas on track for Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas rapidly intensified into a major hurricane overnight and is on a path toward Hawaii. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers explains what Hawaii can expect.

Hurricane Douglas rapidly intensifies as it moves toward Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:13:00 +0200

Douglas has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 hurricane on Thursday with wind speeds of 120 mph. “The Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Douglas,” said. The storm is over 1,000 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, but is moving west-northwest toward the island chain.

Major Hurricane Douglas on track for Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas rapidly intensified into a major hurricane overnight and is on a path toward Hawaii. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers explains what Hawaii can expect.

Hurricane Douglas rapidly intensifies as it moves toward Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:25:00 +0200

Douglas strengthens into 1st major hurricane of 2020 season

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:41:00 +0200

Active tropics with storms in Atlantic and Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:39:00 +0200

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Several storms have popped up across the globe including a major hurricane in the Eastern Pacific. Hurricane Douglas as of Thursday afternoon is a Category 3. Winds are around 120 m.p.h. and it’s moving westward at 20 m.p.h. There’s a well-defined eye on the satellite image.

Hurricane Douglas becomes major Category 3 storm, may bring strong winds and rain to Hawaii - Fox News

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:55:00 +0200

The Hawaiian Islands may see strong winds and flash flooding as the storm passes over the island chain late Saturday night. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center of the storm, while tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo on track to become 1st Atlantic hurricane of 2020 as Douglas strengthens in Pacific

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:36:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES The fourth named storm and first official hurricane of the eastern Pacific season formed on Wednesday, and Hurricane Douglas is intensifying as it moves toward Hawaii. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Gonzalo continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean and is on track to become the first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Douglas becomes major Category 3 storm, may bring strong winds and rain to Hawaii - Fox News

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 23:02:00 +0200

Already a major Category 3 storm, Douglas strengthens as it continues toward Hawaii

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 23:29:00 +0200

CIRA/NOAA. A series of satellite images taken from 11 a.m. Wednesday through 12:50 a.m. today shows the progress of Hurricane Douglas. UPDATE:10:45 a.m. Hurricane Douglas strengthened slightly as it continues on track toward the central Pacific and Hawaii. At 11 a.m.

Nation Triple tropical trouble: Storms threaten US, Caribbean

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 23:43:00 +0200

Hawaiian Electric prepares for Hurricane Douglas, offers tips for home and family

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:14:00 +0200

Hawaiian Electric said it is proactively preparing to respond to the impacts of Hurricane Douglas as the , bringing the potential for high winds and heavy rains this weekend. The utility is preparing to move crews and equipment to areas most likely to be affected with forecasts currently showing....

Map: Track Hurricane Douglas

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:29:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas became the first hurricane of the 2020 eastern Pacific season when it whipped up winds of 74 mph Wednesday. It's a late start for the region's hurricane season — according to the National Hurricane Center, or NHC, Hurricane Douglas is among the latest first hurricanes.

Hurricane Douglas barrels toward Hawaii, Storm Gonzalo strengthens in the Atlantic and a tropical storm threatens Texas

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:07:00 +0200

THREE large storms are headed to hit the United States and Caribbean this coming weekend, making their way to Hawaii, Texas and the Atlantic. Hurricane Douglas has formed just miles from Hawaii and was named the first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season, Three large storms are headed to hit the....

Hurricane Douglas intensifying to Category 3 as it moves toward Hawaii

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:32:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas has escalated to a Category 3 storm with winds reaching 120 miles per hour as it approaches Hawaii. The system is roughly 1,000 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, but is moving toward the island chain with expectations it will touch down on the islands this Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Map: Track Hurricane Douglas - NBC News

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:27:00 +0200

Map: Track Hurricane Douglas - NBC News

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 02:11:00 +0200

Hawaii delegation urges President Trump to provide federal assistance before Hurricane Douglas’ landfall

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:01:00 +0200

Hawaii’s congressional delegation today urged President Donald Trump to immediately provide federal assistance to the state as Hurricane Douglas hurtles toward the isles. The delegation, made up of U.S. Sent. Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, and U.S. Reps.

Tiny Tropical Storm Gonzalo weakens some

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:26:00 +0200

It's now not as certain that Tropical Storm Gonzalo will be able to strengthen to a hurricane as it heads in the direction of the Caribbean. By Leigh Morgan Tropical Storm Gonzalo took one step forward and one step back in strength on Thursday as it tracked closer to the Caribbean.

Map: Track Hurricane Douglas - NBC News

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:54:00 +0200

Map: Track Hurricane Douglas - NBC News

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MIL-OSI USA: Hawai‘i Delegation Calls for Federal Assistance, Resources as Hurricane Douglas Approaches

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:49:00 +0200

Washington, DC The Hawai‘i congressional delegation today urged President Trump to immediately provide support to the state as Hurricane Douglas approaches the islands. “With the time remaining before the forecasted landfall, we can take steps that will improve outcomes for Hawai‘i residents.

Gov. Ige issues emergency proclamation in advance of Hurricane Douglas

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:17:00 +0200

Gov. David Ige issued a “pre-landfall emergency proclamation” today as Hawaii prepares for possible impacts from , which is nearing the Central Pacific on a path toward the islands this weekend. The proclamation authorizes state funds to be released quickly for relief of disaster-related damage,....

Forecasters warn of ‘triple threat’ as Category 4 Hurricane Douglas continues on track toward Hawaii

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:17:00 +0200

UPDATED: 4:45 p.m. The National Weather Service in Honolulu warns of a “triple threat” this weekend as Hurricane Douglas intensified to a Category 4 storm on a path that will bring near or over the Hawaiian islands. The storm strengthened slightly with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, according to a 5 p.

National Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Gulf of Mexico, aims for Texas Justin Boggs 11:35 PM, Jul 23, 2020

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:45:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center named its eighth tropical system of 2020 in the Atlantic basin on Thursday as Tropical Storm Hanna churns in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm, which had top winds of 40 MPH as of late Thursday, has its eyes set on the Texas coast.

National Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Gulf of Mexico, aims for Texas Justin Boggs 10:35 PM, Jul 23, 2020

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Forecasters warn of ‘triple threat’ as Category 4 Hurricane Douglas continues toward Hawaii

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NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER The 5-day forecast track of Hurricane Douglas as of 5 p.m. today. UPDATED: 4:45 p.m. The National Weather Service in Honolulu warns of a “triple threat” this weekend as Hurricane Douglas intensified to a Category 4 storm on a path that will bring it near or over the Hawaiian islands.

National Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Gulf of Mexico, aims for Texas Justin Boggs 10:35 PM, Jul 23, 2020

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National News Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Gulf of Mexico, aims for Texas Justin Boggs 8:35 PM, Jul 23, 2020

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National Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Gulf of Mexico, aims for Texas Justin Boggs 11:35 PM, Jul 23, 2020

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Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Gulf

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Three to 5 inches of rain will be possible in parts of Texas and Louisiana from TD 8. This is the rainfall forecast for Days 1-5. Hanna won’t directly affect Alabama but is churning up the Gulf and raising the risk of deadly rip currents along the coast through Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forecast to become 2020's first Atlantic hurricane of the year

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Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

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HONOLULU (AP) — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to officials long accustomed to tropical storms. Meteorologists warn Hurricane Douglas should weaken by the time it hits Hawaii with strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf beginning Sunday.

Triple tropical trouble: Douglas, Gonzalo and Tropical Depression 8 threaten US, Caribbean

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Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

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The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to officials long accustomed to tropical storms.

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_ Saskatchewan: 1,072 confirmed (including 16 deaths, 838 resolved) _ Nova Scotia: 1,067 confirmed (including 63 deaths, 1,003 resolved) _ Manitoba: 362 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 319 resolved), 13 presumptive. _ Newfoundland and Labrador: 264 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 259 resolved) _ New....

Readying for Douglas

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:17:00 +0200

LIHU‘E Ron Stover of Kapa‘a said he was trying to beat the crowd in preparing for Hurricane Douglas, Thursday morning in the already-filled parking lot at the Costco store. “I’m doing this while I can,” Stover said, unloading containers of drinking water, snacks, and other drinks. “If I wait, other people will get everything.

Maui, Hawaii counties preparing for Hurricane Douglas

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:51:00 +0200

, based on forecast models Thursday showing the storm tracking directly over the eastern end of the island chain. Although much can change in the coming days, Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno said it appears any high winds and rain from Douglas will most affect the eastern portion of the island and the Hamakua Coast.

Today’s coronavirus news: Asylum claims filed in Canada rise slightly; Belgian officials say 3-year old has died after testing positive for COVID-19

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:53:00 +0200

The latest figures from the Immigration Department show 1,500 claims for refugee status were filed in Canada in June, up from 1,400 in May. For the first time since April — the first full month of major travel restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 — refugee claims were filed at airports.

Hawaii sees highest number of new coronavirus cases and 26th death since pandemic’s start

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:51:00 +0200

Hawaii recorded its highest daily number of coronavirus cases as Hurricane Douglas threatens to pummel the island chain. “We’re actually looking at the perfect storm, literally, where we have an increase (in cases) of COVID-19, we have a hurricane coming our way,” Health Director Bruce Anderson said....

Honolulu officials and shelters prepare for Hurricane Douglas

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:51:00 +0200

Get ready, Hawaii. That’s the overarching message from state and county officials as Hurricane Douglas, which became a major Category 4 storm Thursday , continued strengthening on its path toward the Hawaiian Islands overnight. At 5 p.m., Douglas was about 1,125 miles east- southeast of Hilo with....

Tropical Storm Hanna moves toward Texas coast

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 14:07:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Hanna is moving towards Texas Friday and now a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the state, including south of Galveston, all the way down to the Mexican border, including Corpus Christi. A tropical storm watch continues for the city of Galveston and east of Houston.

MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard sets port condition WHISKEY for Hawaii, Maui, and Honolulu Counties ahead of Hurricane Douglas.

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 14:24:00 +0200

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition WHISKEY for Hawaii, Maui and Honolulu Counties, Thursday. At 11 a.m., Hurricane Douglas was 1235 miles east-southeast Hilo with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. The Captain of the Port is anticipating to set port condition WHISKEY for Kauai County Friday morning.

Tropical Storm Hanna moves toward Texas coast

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 15:02:00 +0200

ABC News By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News. (NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Hanna is moving towards Texas Friday and now a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the state, including south of Galveston, all the way down to the Mexican border, including Corpus Christi. A tropical storm watch continues for the city of Galveston and east of Houston.

Two tropical storms expected to hit U.S. over the weekend

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 15:35:00 +0200

Two big storms are expected to hit the U.S. over the weekend. A tropical depression strengthened overnight to become Tropical Storm Hanna, forecast to make landfall along the Texas coast Saturday. Hanna is expected to bring flash floods, and could dump up to 12 inches of rain on parts of south Texas.

Hurricane takes aim at Hawaii while Texas braces for tropical storm

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:07:00 +0200

Late Thursday, in the Pacific, Hurricane Douglas was 1,025 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and packing maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. It's expected to weaken as it passes over cooler water but meteorologists warn strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf could afflict the entire state beginning on Sunday.

Douglas barrels toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:16:00 +0200

HONOLULU, Hawaii ( KHNL /Gray News) - Douglas churned into the Central Pacific as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night, bringing the threat of severe weather to the islands this weekend. At 11 p.m. Thursday Hawaiian time, Douglas was located about 1,110 miles east-southeast of Hilo and packing....

Central Pacific Hurricane Douglas

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:47:00 +0200

Observations - Radial Search Observations near Hurricane Douglas - position as of 07/24 1500....

Hurricane Douglas intensified into a major hurricane as it moves toward Hawaii

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"The Hawaiian Islands should monitor Douglas' progress," says the National Hurricane Center (NHC). "There is an increasing likelihood that strong winds, dangerous waves, and heavy rain can affect parts of the state starting Saturday night or Sunday." Tropical storm force winds are forecast to hit the Big Island as soon as Saturday local time.

Major Hurricane Douglas crosses into central Pacific, weakens slightly

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:28:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas crossed over into the Central Pacific overnight, weakening slightly. However, it remained a major Category 3 storm. Located about 895 miles east-southeast of Hilo at 5 a.m., Douglas is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph while moving west-northwest at 19 mph, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo closes in on the Caribbean

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:41:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo is accelerating as it moves towards the southern Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said Friday morning. Gonzalo formed on Wednesday in the central Atlantic Basin, and forecasters said there's a chance it could strengthen into a hurricane. A hurricane watch is in effect for the islands of Barbados, St.

Douglas, Hanna, Gonzalo: Track hurricane and tropical storm paths with these real-time tools

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:59:00 +0200

Residents from Hawaii to Texas to the Caribbean are bracing for impact this weekend as not one but three named storms take aim at land. Hurricane Douglas, the first Eastern Pacific hurricane of the season, is expected to hit the Hawaiian islands on Sunday, the National Weather Service said.

Tropical cyclones are approaching Texas, Hawaii and the Caribbean: What to know this weekend

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:56:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Hanna is approaching the Texas coast, Hurricane Douglas is headed for Hawaii and Gonzalo is in the Caribbean. Weekend forecast. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/07/24/tropical-storm-hurricane-paths-what-to-know-hanna-douglas-gonzalo....

Hanna headed to Texas, more rain headed our way

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:06:00 +0200

The official forecast shows Hanna making landfall along the central or southern Texas coast by Saturday afternoon as a strong tropical storm, but minimal hurricane status is not completely out of the question. Even as Hanna tracks farther away from us, a broad fetch of moisture on its eastern side will continue to stream into our local area.

Nation What to know: Tropical cyclones approach Texas, Hawaii, Caribbean

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:26:00 +0200

Tropical cyclones are approaching Texas, Hawaii and the Caribbean: What to know this weekend Tropical Storm Hanna is approaching the Texas coast, Hurricane Douglas is headed for Hawaii and Gonzalo is in the Caribbean. Weekend forecast. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://www.usatoday.

National News Strong winds, flash flooding for southern Texas, Hawaii Sam Cohen 9:11 AM, Jul 24, 2020

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:38:00 +0200

Two named storms are barreling toward two states right now, threatening to bring strong winds and heavy rains to communities already dealing with Covid-19 health concerns. Tropical Storm Hanna formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is now heading toward southern Texas. Hanna is expected to make landfall Saturday evening.

National Strong winds, flash flooding for southern Texas, Hawaii Sam Cohen 11:11 AM, Jul 24, 2020

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National Strong winds, flash flooding for southern Texas, Hawaii Sam Cohen 11:11 AM, Jul 24, 2020

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National Strong winds, flash flooding for southern Texas, Hawaii Sam Cohen 12:11 PM, Jul 24, 2020

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National Strong winds, flash flooding for southern Texas, Hawaii Sam Cohen 12:11 PM, Jul 24, 2020

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Hurricane Douglas weakens to Category 3, on track for Hawaii

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:10:00 +0200

July 24 (UPI) -- A state of emergency has been issued for Hawaii by Gov. David Ige as the state braces for potentially significant impacts from powerful Hurricane Douglas. Douglas exploded into a Category 4 hurricane over the middle of the East Pacific Ocean late Thursday, but by early Friday, the....

Tropical Storm Hanna forms and heads for Texas coast

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:10:00 +0200

on Wednesday urged urged "Texans to remain vigilant and closely monitor weather conditions" heading into the weekend. In a statement, Abbott said he was "preparing state resources to assist communities with potential flooding and heavy rainfall." By Friday, Abbott was echoing his warning to Texans....

Three storm systems bearing down on United States, Caribbean

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:08:00 +0200

are bearing down on the United States and Caribbean this weekend. The tropical threats include Hurricane Douglas in the Pacific Ocean, which is barreling toward Hawaii; Tropical Storm Hanna in the Gulf of Mexico, which will make landfall on the Texas coast on Saturday; and Tropical Storm Gonzalo in....

Hurricane Douglas has Hawaii in its sights

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:58:00 +0200

By Brad Brooks | Reuters. A powerful Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds is ripping across the Pacific Ocean and is expected to hit parts of Hawaii this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said on Friday. Douglas could be the first hurricane to hit the United States amid the coronavirus....

Hurricane Douglas has Hawaii in its sights

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Now a Category 3 storm, Hurricane Douglas could reach Hawaii Saturday night

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CIRA/NOAA. A series of satellite images taken from 11 a.m. Thursday through 12:50 a.m. today shows the progress of Hurricane Douglas. Hurricane Douglas crossed over into the Central Pacific overnight, weakening slightly. However, it remained a major Category 3 storm. Located about 895 miles east-southeast of Hilo at 5 a.

Tropical cyclones approach Texas, Hawaii, Caribbean

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:27:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Hanna and Hurricane Douglas continued to churn toward U.S. shores Friday, both threatening a weekend impact of heavy rain and wind. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Gonzalo was taking aim on the Caribbean. While 2020 has been crushing records for earliest named storms in the Atlantic –....

Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane on Thursday

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Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

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3 storm systems bearing down on United States, the Caribbean

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are bearing down on the United States and the Caribbean this weekend. The tropical threats include Hurricane Douglas in the Pacific Ocean, which is barreling toward Hawaii; Tropical Storm Hanna in the Gulf of Mexico, which will make landfall on the Texas coast on Saturday; and Tropical Storm Gonzalo....

Hurricane Douglas may bring strong winds, rain to Hawaii

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NASA's tracking Hawaii-bound Major Hurricane Douglas

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 22:26:00 +0200

Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL. Hurricane Douglas is a major hurricane tracking through the Central Pacific Ocean on a forecast track to Hawaii. NASA's Aqua satellite used infrared light to identify strongest storms and coldest cloud top temperatures and found them surrounding the eyewall of the powerful hurricane.

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 22:30:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to officials long accustomed to tropical storms. Meteorologists say Hurricane Douglas should weaken by the time it hits Hawaii with strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf beginning Sunday.

Hurricane Douglas continues to weaken as it remains on course for Hawaii

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 22:49:00 +0200

UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. Hurricane Douglas continues to lose strength as it remains on course for Hawaii. However, it remains a Category 3 storm. As of 11 a.m., Douglas was 785 miles east-southeast of Hilo with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph and moving west-northwest at 18 mph, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 22:41:00 +0200

It’s expected to weaken as it passes over cooler water. But meteorologists warn strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf could afflict the entire state beginning Saturday night. Douglas is expected to be either a Category 1 hurricane or a strong tropical storm when it nears the eastern end of the state.

2 tropical storms, 1 hurricane set to hit US and Caribbean this weekend

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 22:59:00 +0200

Parts of the US and Caribbean are in for a triple threat of extreme weather this weekend. A hurricane and tropical storm were churning toward Hawaii and Texas, respectively, Friday — as a cyclone also was set to strike the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Douglas is expected to wallop the southern coast of....

Tropical cyclones are approaching Texas, Hawaii and the Caribbean: What to know this weekend

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Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

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Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

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Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

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Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

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Hurricane watch issued for Big Isle and Maui County as Hurricane Douglas spins toward Hawaii

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:36:00 +0200

UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. A hurricane watch has been issued for Hawaii island and Maui County as Hurricane Douglas remains on course for Hawaii. A watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area within 36 to 48 hours. Although Douglas has weakened slightly this morning, it remains a Category 3 storm.

Major Hurricane Douglas Still Eyeing Hawaii

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:35:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas, now a major Category 3 hurricane , is getting closer to the Hawaiian Islands. Landfall is likely this weekend. As of 11 a.m. EDT Friday, 5 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) Douglas was packing sustained winds of 120 mph, down from 135 (Category 4) mph earlier in the day.

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:32:00 +0200

National Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaii ahead of Douglas Justin Boggs 4:17 PM, Jul 24, 2020

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Parts of Hawaii are under a hurricane watch as Category 3 Hurricane Douglas has its sights set on the island state. The hurricane watch is in effect for the Big Island and Maui County. Packing top winds of 115 MPH as of 11 a.m. HT (5 p.m. ET), Douglas is moving toward Hawaii at 18 MPH.

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:48:00 +0200

National/World News Strong winds, flash flooding for southern Texas, Hawaii Sam Cohen 10:11 AM, Jul 24, 2020

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National Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaii ahead of Douglas Justin Boggs 4:17 PM, Jul 24, 2020

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Three Storms Churn Across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:40:00 +0200

Three separate storms — two in the Atlantic Ocean and one in the Pacific — prompted a series of weather warnings and watches on Friday for some islands in the Caribbean and parts of the United States. Tropical Storm Gonzalo continued moving toward the Windward Islands in the Caribbean on Friday afternoon, said.

National Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaii ahead of Douglas Justin Boggs 5:17 PM, Jul 24, 2020

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National Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaii ahead of Douglas Justin Boggs 5:17 PM, Jul 24, 2020

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National News Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaii ahead of Douglas Justin Boggs 2:17 PM, Jul 24, 2020

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Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:52:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to officials long accustomed to tropical storms. Meteorologists say Hurricane Douglas should weaken by the time it hits Hawaii with strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf beginning Saturday night.

Hawaii and Texas brace for possible hurricane threats

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:15:00 +0200

In the Pacific, Hurricane Douglas grew into a major on Thursday, packing maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. It's expected to weaken as it passes over cooler water before reaching Hawaii, but meteorologists warn strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf could afflict the entire state beginning on Sunday.

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Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:14:00 +0200

A woman takes in an art exhibit from the backseat of a car as she is driven through a warehouse displaying paintings and photos in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, July 24, 2020, amid the new coronavirus pandemic. Galleries, cinemas, theaters and museums are closed due to the restrictive measures to avoid....

Hawaii bracing for rare strike from hurricane as Douglas creeps closer

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:15:00 +0200

According to Hawaii News Now , officials are looking at opening emergency shelters, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, some residents may have to shelter in place at home due to a reduced capacity at shelters. "We have limited shelter space due to COVID-19 guidelines, so we are urging the public....

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:33:00 +0200

Map: Track Hurricane Douglas

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:14:00 +0200

WATCH LIVE: Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell discusses hurricane preparations as Hurricane Douglas spins toward Hawaii

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Texas coast on alert as Tropical Storm Hanna closes in

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:17:00 +0200

Heavy rain will pose the greatest risk to lives and property along the Gulf Coast, forecasters say. A general 2 inches to 4 inches of rain is forecast to fall across a wide area of southeast Texas and southern Louisiana. Places closer to the coast, including Corpus Christi, Galveston and even into....

WATCH LIVE: Gov. David Ige and state officials discuss preparations as Hurricane Douglas approaches Hawaii

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:54:00 +0200

UPDATE: 1:35. Gov. David Ige and state officials are discussing the state’s plan to prepare as Hurricane Douglas continues on a path toward Hawaii. Watch the livestream video above. 12:40 p.m. Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell this afternoon discussed hurricane preparations as Hurricane Douglas approaches Hawaii.

Hurricane Douglas, the strongest storm on the planet, expected to weaken as it moves toward Hawaii

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 02:06:00 +0200

The strongest storm on the planet right now has been named Hurricane Douglas. It is fast approaching Hawaii. But the forecast says it will weaken before it reaches land this weekend. The storm was put in Category 4 on Friday but steadily weakened as the day progressed.

Three Storms Churn Across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 02:12:00 +0200

Three separate storms — two in the Atlantic Ocean and one in the Pacific — prompted a series of weather warnings and watches on Friday for some islands in the Caribbean and parts of Texas and Hawaii. Tropical Storm Hanna, in the Gulf of Mexico, continued to strengthen on Friday afternoon.

Major Storms Headed For Texas And Hawaii This Weekend

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 02:44:00 +0200

is currently gaining strength as it moves across the western Gulf of Mexico toward the coastal bend area near Corpus Christi, Texas, where the National Hurricane Center says the storm may land as a hurricane. “The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas....

VIDEO: Gov. David Ige and state officials discuss preparations as Hurricane Douglas approaches Hawaii

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 02:39:00 +0200

UPDATE: 1:55 p.m. Hurricane Douglas remains a Category 3 storm on a track that will reach Hawaii this weekend at “near hurricane strength,” the Central Pacific Hurricane said just before 2 p.m. The storm was located 725 miles east-southeast of Hilo and 930 miles east-southeast of Honolulu early this afternoon, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo closes in on the Caribbean

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 02:55:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Gonzalo is accelerating as it moves towards the southern Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said Friday morning. Gonzalo formed on Wednesday in the central Atlantic Basin, and forecasts show there's a chance it could strengthen into a hurricane. A hurricane watch is in effect for the islands of Barbados, St.

Honolulu mayor to allow indoor gatherings of over 50 people as Hurricane Douglas tracks toward Hawaii

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:24:00 +0200

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell signed an emergency proclamation today that will allow gatherings of 50 or more people indoors as the city prepares to open shelters in response to Hurricane Douglas. The state today also marked a record of 60 new coronavirus cases as Hurricane Douglas, a Category 3....

VIDEO: Hurricane Douglas on track to reach Hawaii at ‘near hurricane strength’ as state marks record high of new coronavirus cases

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:24:00 +0200

Honolulu mayor to allow indoor gatherings of over 50 people as city prepares hurricane shelters

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 04:17:00 +0200

Courtesy Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell. Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell discusses hurricane preparations as Hurricane Douglas approaches Hawaii. CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM. Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell held a press conference to address preparations as Hurricane Douglas approaches the islands.

Very active tropics with Gonzalo, Hanna and Major Hurricane Douglas

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:01:00 +0200

Oahu joins Maui County and Big Island under hurricane watch as Douglas heads toward the islands

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:11:00 +0200

UPDATE: 4:40 p.m. Oahu is now under a hurricane watch, joining Maui County and the Big Island as Hurricane Douglas approaches the islands, the Central Pacific Hurricane said. A watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area within 36 to 48 hours.

Two hurricanes are set to strike the US at the same time with Hawaii and Texas bracing for impact

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:20:00 +0200

on Saturday amid warnings of a 'disaster in a disaster' for states already fighting coronavirus A hurricane warning was issued along the Texas coast Friday as Tropical Storm Hanna gains strength It is expected to make landfall as a hurricane on Saturday afternoon; Hanna broke the record as the....

King tide takes out Waikiki lifeguard tower

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:49:00 +0200

As the waves of an extreme high tide pounded the sliver of sand at Queens Beach, Waikiki, Tuesday at about 5 p.m., crashing against the sea wall and sending up overhead plumes of spray, Honolulu City and County Ocean Safety lifeguard Cole McPherson, sitting in Tower 2F on the beach, suddenly felt something strange.

Oahu joins Maui County and Big Isle under hurricane watch as Douglas approaches Hawaii

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:49:00 +0200

State closes parks ahead of Tropical Cyclone Douglas

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:52:00 +0200

HONOLULU – Numerous Hawai‘i State Parks and park activities are being closed until after Tropical Cyclone Douglas has cleared the state. Closures and details are as follows: Kauai: Campers in Kalalau were informed by parks staff Thursday and this morning of the approaching storm and instructed to hike out.

Hawaii issues emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Douglas

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 06:14:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 06:29:00 +0200

HONOLULU (AP) — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to officials long accustomed to tropical storms. Meteorologists say Hurricane Douglas should weaken by the time it hits Hawaii with strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf beginning Saturday night.

MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard sets port condition X-RAY for Hawaii County and Maui Counties ahead of Hurricane Douglas

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:01:00 +0200

Honolulu — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition X-RAY for Hawaii and Maui Counties, Friday. Port condition WHISKEY was also set for Kauai County. At 5 a.m., Hurricane Douglas was 895 miles east-southeast of Hilo, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph moving west-northwest at 18 mph.

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:13:00 +0200

It’s expected to weaken as it passes over cooler water. But meteorologists warn strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf could afflict the entire state beginning Saturday night. Douglas is expected to be near-hurricane strength when it gets closer to the islands.

Three storms churn across Atlantic, Pacific oceans

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:09:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Hanna, in the Gulf of Mexico, continued to strengthen Friday afternoon. It is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane with winds of about 75 mph by the time it makes landfall Saturday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. A hurricane warning was issued for parts of the....

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:22:00 +0200

It’s expected to weaken as it passes over cooler water. But meteorologists warn strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf could afflict the entire state beginning Saturday night. Douglas is expected to be near-hurricane strength when it gets closer to the islands.

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:20:00 +0200

It’s expected to weaken as it passes over cooler water. But meteorologists warn strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf could afflict the entire state beginning Saturday night. Douglas is expected to be near-hurricane strength when it gets closer to the islands.

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Douglas approaches Hawaii, creating challenges amid coronavirus pandemic

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:43:00 +0200

The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to Hawaii officials long accustomed to tropical storms. For example, how do you secure enough shelter space when people have to stay at least 6 feet (1.

Hurricane Douglas approaches Hawaii, creating challenges amid coronavirus pandemic

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 08:34:00 +0200

Triple tropical trouble: Douglas, Gonzalo and Tropical Depression 8 threaten US, Caribbean

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 09:26:00 +0200

5 things you need to know this weekend

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 09:44:00 +0200

Hanna expected to hit southern Texas coast as a hurricane. is expected to hit the southern Texas coast as a hurricane on Saturday afternoon or early evening, forecasters said. Early Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said the storm was centered about 140 miles east-southeast of Corpus Christi with maximum sustained winds around 65 mph.

Tropical Storm Hanna, WNBA season begins, unemployment benefits expire: 5 things to know this weekend

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 10:01:00 +0200

Tropical storm warning issued for Big Island, Maui County as Hurricane Douglas approaches Hawaii

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 11:10:00 +0200

UPDATE: 10:45 p.m. A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Big Island and Maui County as Hurricane Douglas continues its approach to the islands. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

Bracing for Douglas amid pandemic

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 12:39:00 +0200

LIHU‘E While there are currently zero active cases of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i as of Friday, Hawai‘i reported its second day of record virus cases Friday, with a single-day record of 60 new COVID-19 infections reported. And as the state works to respond to the rising virus count, officials and residents....

Pearl Harbor ships, subs prepare to head to sea ahead of Hurricane Douglas