Felicia, a category 4 hurricane with 140mph winds, is expected to weaken Thursday

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HURRICANE FELICIA ADVISORY NUMBER 11

NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP082009

200 AM PDT THU AUG 06 2009

…FELICIA MAINTAINING CATEGORY 4 STRENGTH…EXPECTED TO WEAKEN LATER TODAY…

AT 200 AM PDT…0900 UTC…THE CENTER OF HURRICANE FELICIA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 15.5 NORTH…LONGITUDE 131.2 WEST OR ABOUT 1480 MILES…2380 KM…WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA.

FELICIA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 10 MPH…17 KM/HR. A NORTHWESTWARD TO WEST-NORTHWESTWARD TRACK WITH AN INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 140 MPH…220 KM/HR…WITH HIGHER GUSTS. FELICIA IS A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE. WEAKENING IS FORECAST DURING THE COUPLE OF DAYS AS FELICIA MOVES OVER COLDER WATER.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 40 MILES…65 KM…FROM THE CENTER…AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 155 MILES…250 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 937 MB…27.67 INCHES.

…SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT INFORMATION…

LOCATION…15.5N 131.2W

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…140 MPH

PRESENT MOVEMENT…WEST-NORTHWEST OR 300 DEGREES AT 10 MPH

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…937 MB

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

Hurricane Felicia and Tropical Storm Enrique's track as of 2 a.m. PDT.

Satellite image taken at Aug 5 at 8 p.m. HST. Images courtesy of NOAA-NASA GOES Project Click on image above for full earth image.

TROPICAL STORM ENRIQUE ADVISORY NUMBER 11

NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP072009

200 AM PDT THU AUG 06 2009

…TENACIOUS ENRIQUE REFUSES TO WEAKEN…

AT 200 AM PDT…0900 UTC…THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM ENRIQUE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 20.7 NORTH…LONGITUDE 125.9 WEST OR ABOUT 1035 MILES…1670 KM…WEST OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA.

ENRIQUE IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 17 MPH…28 KM/HR. A GRADUAL TURN TO THE WEST-NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED LATER TODAY AND THIS MOTION SHOULD CONTINUE UNTIL DISSIPATION.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 50 MPH…85 KM/HR…WITH HIGHER GUSTS. ENRIQUE IS ALREADY OVER COOL WATERS AND IS FORECAST TO WEAKEN DURING THE NEXT DAY OR SO.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 80 MILES…130 KM TO THE NORTH AND EAST OF THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1000 MB…29.53 INCHES.

…SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT INFORMATION…

LOCATION…20.7N 125.9W

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…50 MPH

PRESENT MOVEMENT…NORTHWEST OR 312 DEGREES AT 17 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.