Satellite imagery courtesy of NOAA-NASA GOES Project

Hurricane Felicia and Tropical Storm Enrique move west into the Central Pacific. Image taken at 11 p.m. HST courtesy of NOAA-NASA GOES Project. Click on the image above for the full earth image.

HURRICANE FELICIA ADVISORY NUMBER 7
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP082009
200 AM PDT WED AUG 05 2009

…FELICIA CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN…EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE LATER TODAY…

AT 200 AM PDT…0900 UTC…THE CENTER OF HURRICANE FELICIA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 13.4 NORTH…LONGITUDE 128.2 WEST OR ABOUT 1365 MILES…2200 KM…WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA.

FELICIA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 12 MPH…19 KM/HR …AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES THAT MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 105 MPH…165 KM/HR…WITH HIGHER GUSTS. FELICIA IS A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE. SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS…AND FELICIA WILL LIKELY BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE LATER TODAY. WEAKENING IS EXPECTED BY FRIDAY ONCE FELICIA MOVES OVER COLDER WATER.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 35 MILES…55 KM…FROM THE CENTER…AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 85 MILES…140 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 970 MB…28.64 INCHES.

…SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT INFORMATION…
LOCATION…13.4N 128.2W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…105 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WEST-NORTHWEST OR 300 DEGREES AT 12 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…970 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT 800 AM PDT.

TROPICAL STORM ENRIQUE ADVISORY NUMBER 7
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP072009
200 AM PDT WED AUG 05 2009

…ENRIQUE EXPECTED TO WEAKEN AND BECOME ABSORBED BY HURRICANE FELICIA…

AT 200 AM PDT…0900 UTC…THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM ENRIQUE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.8 NORTH…LONGITUDE 120.8 WEST OR ABOUT 825 MILES…1325 KM…WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA.

ENRIQUE IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 15 MPH…24 KM/HR. THIS TRACK WITH A GRADUAL TURN TO WEST IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 50 MPH…85 KM/HR…WITH HIGHER GUSTS. ENRIQUE IS FORECAST TO WEAKEN AND DISSIPATE IN ABOUT TWO DAYS OR LESS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 100 MILES…160 KM FROM THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1000 MB…29.53 INCHES.

…SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT INFORMATION…
LOCATION…16.8N 120.8W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…50 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WEST-NORTHWEST OR 300 DEGREES AT 15 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1000 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT 800 AM PDT.

ACTIONS TO TAKE WHEN A HURRICANE NEARS HAWAII
All of Hawaii’s citizens should know what to do during hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings. Watches and warnings are prepared for the Hawaiian Islands by the National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu. When watches and warnings are issued, people should closely monitor radio, TV, or NOAA Weather Radio for official bulletins of the storm’s progress and instructions from civil defense authorities. Jim Weyman, director of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, said, “Although you and your family may have never experienced a hurricane, don’t be complacent! It’s not a matter of if a hurricane will occur, but when one will occur. All of the Hawaiian Islands are at risk for a hurricane and we should all know what actions to take.”

For the Central Pacific Ocean starting with the 2009 hurricane season, a Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch means hurricane/tropical storm conditions are possible in the specificed area of the Watch, usually within 48 hours.

When a Hurricane or Tropical Storm Watch is issued:

• Fuel and service family vehicles.
• Prepare to cover all windows and door openings with boards, shutters or other shielding materials.
• Check food and water supplies. Have clean, air-tight containers on hand to store at least two weeks of drinking water (14 gallons per person), and stock up on canned provisions. Keep a small cooler with frozen gel packs handy for packing refrigerated items.
• Check prescription medicines – obtain at least 10 days to 2 weeks supply.
• Stock up on extra batteries for radios, flashlights, and lanterns.
• Store and secure outdoor lawn furniture and other loose, lightweight objects, such as garbage cans and garden tools.
• Check and replenish first-aid supplies.
• Have on hand an extra supply of cash.

For the Central Pacific Ocean starting with the 2009 hurricane season, a Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning means hurricane/tropical storm conditions are expected in the specified area of the Warning, usually within 36 hours.

When a Hurricane or Tropical Storm Warning is issued:

• Follow instructions issued by civil defense. Leave immediately if ordered to do so.
• Complete preparation activities, such as boarding up windows and storing loose objects.
• Evacuate areas that might be affected by storm surge flooding. If evacuating, leave early.
• Notify neighbors and a family member outside of the warned area of your evacuation plans.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) issues tropical cyclone warnings, watches, advisories, discussions, and statements for all tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific from 140 Degrees West Longitude to the International Dateline. The season officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. However, tropical cyclones can occur at any time. The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Honolulu activates the CPHC when: (1) a tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the Eastern Pacific, (2) a tropical cyclone forms in the Central Pacific, or (3) a tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the West.