Potential Tropical Cyclone Developing This Week

Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Robbins Has a Closer Look at the Models, Potential Impacts

The tropical systems depicted on this map west of 180 dateline are based on bulletins issued by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).

A tropical cyclone may impact Honolulu from late Friday with the potential for damaging winds, heavy rain, and high surf.

As tropical activity ramps up over the Pacific, a tropical rainstorm could come close to Hawaii over the weekend, threatening rough surf and gusty winds, even if it doesn't make landfall.

Forecast models show gradual development over the next several days, and a tropical cyclone is expected to form in the Eastern or Central Pacific as the system moves west.

• The system is expected to become a tropical depression by Wednesday.
• It is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm by Thursday.
• It could become a hurricane by Friday.

The exact track of the storm is still uncertain, but it is expected to pass south of Hawaii.

Residents of Hawaii should monitor the storm's progress and be prepared to take action if necessary.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for the Big Island and Maui.

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the south-facing shores of all Hawaiian islands.

For more information, visit the National Hurricane Center website or the National Weather Service website.