Five-day tracking forecast for Hurricane Olaf as of 11 p.m. HST Thursday (Oct 22).

Five day forecast as of 2 p.m. HST Thursday (Oct 22) for the probability of tropical storm force winds from Hurricane Olaf.

8 a.m. Hawaii County Civil Defense Hurricane Olaf and High Surf Message

As of 11 p.m. HST Thursday (Oct 22) Hurricane Olaf was about 660 miles (1,065 km) east southeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Maximum sustained winds are about 115 mph (185 km/h) with higher gusts. Olaf is moving north at 9 mph (15 km/h).

Olaf has strengthened slightly since 5 p.m. back to a Category Three hurricane but is forecast to weaken over the next few days.

Hurricane force winds extend 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km).

Large swells generated by Hurricane Olaf will will impact the east facing shores of Hawaii Island.

A high surf warning, high surf advisory and small craft advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service.

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