NWS Honolulu
2024 2025 Wet Season Rainfall Outlook for Hawaii
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- 2024 2025 Wet Season Rainfall Outlook for Hawaii
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Kevin Kodama, Senior Service Hydrologist at the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Honolulu, will provide a media briefing of NOAA's rainfall outlook for the 2024 - 2025 wet season in Hawaii.
More details are available here:
https://www.weather.gov/media/hfo/MediaAdvisory-2024-2025HawaiiWetSeasonOutlook.pdf
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- Day 6 of Hurricane Preparedness Week
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Day 6 of Hurricane Preparedness Week:
A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm.
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- Day 5 of Hurricane Preparedness Week
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Day 5 of Hurricane Preparedness Week:
Be prepared for hurricane season by knowing what to do during a storm. Whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face. Remain vigilant, stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts and alerts, and continue to listen to local officials.
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- 2024 Central Pacific Hurricane Season Outlook Announcement
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- NOAA announced its outlook for the 2024 Central Pacific hurricane season during a news conference. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
Other speakers included:
John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service – Central Pacific Hurricane Center
Kevin Kodama, Senior Service Hydrologist, National Weather Service – Weather Forecast Office Honolulu
James Barros, Administrator, Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency
Aphirak “AP” Bamrungruan, Executive Director, State of Hawaii – Office of Language Access
Christopher Brenchley, Director, National Weather Service – Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Day 4 of Hurricane Preparedness Week
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Day 4 of Hurricane Preparedness Week:
Do you know what to do when a storm threatens? Prepare for hurricane season by taking the time now to understand the actions needed when time is of the essence.
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- Day 3 of Hurricane Preparedness Week
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Day 3 of Hurricane Preparedness Week:
Prepare for hurricane season by knowing how to understand forecasts. They can tell you a lot about what is expected, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more. There is a lot of information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to understand what it means.
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- Day 2 of Hurricane Preparedness Week 2024
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week: Day 1
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The first step of preparing for hurricanes is to know your risk. Find out today what types of water and wind hazards could happen where you live. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength. Know if you live in an area prone to flooding, if you live in an evacuation zone, and identify any structural weaknesses in your home.
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- New Coastal Waters Forecast Wave Detail Overview
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Can you imagine getting a wind speed forecast, but no wind direction? A new version of the NWS Coastal Waters Forecast seeks to give mariners more information regarding wave height, period, & direction. Learn why this is so important at Weather.gov/Marine/WaveDetail
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 7: Take Action Today
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 7: Take Action Today
-Determine your risk from water and wind.
-Begin preparing now, before a storm.
-Learn how to understand hurricane forecasts and alerts.
-Learn what to do before, during, and after a storm.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 6: Use Caution After Storms
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Day 6 - Use Caution After Storms
-If you evacuated, only return home when directed that it’s safe to do so.
-Remain vigilant, as hazards remain: heat, downed power lines, floodwaters, and more.
-Clean up safely: don't push yourself, and check on neighbors.
-Only use generators outdoors, 20+ feet from your home.
-Prepare for the likelihood that help and communications may not be available.
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- 2023 Central Pacific Hurricane Season Outlook Announcement
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- NOAA announced its outlook for the 2023 Central Pacific hurricane season during a news conference. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
Other speakers included:
John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service – Central Pacific Hurricane Center
Dr. Jennifer Small Griswold, Department Chair, University of Hawai'i at Manoa – Atmospheric Sciences Department
Kevin Kodama, Senior Service Hydrologist, National Weather Service – Weather Forecast Office Honolulu
Governor Josh Green, M.D., State of Hawaiʻi
Laura Kay Rand, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, Hawaiʻi Foodbank
Christopher Brenchley, Director, National Weather Service – Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023 Day 5 Stay Protected During Storms
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023 Day 5 Stay Protected During Storms
Stay in your safe places from water and wind.
Have a way to get weather alerts and forecast updates.
Keep in mind that impacts can be felt far from the coast.
Listen to local officials and avoid travel unless ordered to evacuate.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023: Day 4 Get Moving When a Storm Threatens
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023: Day 4 Get Moving When a Storm Threatens
Protect your home: cover windows, secure doors and loose items.
Determine sheltering options and consider your pets.
Ready your go-bag, meds and supplies, charge phone, fill up/charge vehicle.
Help your neighbors, especially the elderly and other vulnerable people.
Follow evacuation orders if given.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023: Day 3 Understand Forecast Information
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023: Day 3 Understand Forecast Information
Rely on forecasts from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center and your local NWS office.
Know your alerts and the difference between a Watch and Warning.
Focus on potential impacts, regardless of storm size or category.
Know that deadly hazards occur well outside of the Forecast Cone.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023 Day 2: Prepare before Hurricane Season
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023
Day 2 - Prepare Before Hurricane Season
Develop an evacuation plan.
Assemble disaster supplies: food, water, batteries, charger, radio, cash.
Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions.
Create a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts.
Strengthen your home.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023 Day 1 Know Your Risk
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Day 1 - Know Your Risk: Wind & Water
Consider your threats: storm surge, flooding from heavy rain, strong winds, tornadoes, rip currents.
Determine if you live in a flood-prone area.
Find out if you live in an evacuation zone.
Identify your home's structural risk (mobile homes and basements can be especially vulnerable)
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- December 17th 5 AM Forecast Update
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- December 17th 5 AM Forecast Update
Scattered showers will develop with sea breezes over island interiors today with isolated thunderstorms possible over portions of Maui and the Big Island. Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage Saturday night through Sunday as southwest winds strengthen. Strong and potentially damaging kona, or southwest, winds and strong thunderstorms will move through the area Sunday night through Monday. Breezy westerlies will then focus showers over leeward slopes into midweek.
Website for more information: https://www.weather.gov/hfo/
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- Hawaiian Islands 2022-2023 Wet Season Rainfall Outlook
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kevin Kodama, Senior Service Hydrologist at WFO Honolulu, provides a media briefing on the 2022 dry season and the rainfall outlook for the 2022-2023 wet season in Hawaii.
More details are available here:
https://www.weather.gov/media/hfo/MediaAdvisory-2022-23HawaiiWetSeasonOutlook.pdf
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- 2022 Central Pacific Hurricane Season Outlook Media Briefing
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- NOAA announced its outlook for the 2022 Central Pacific hurricane season during a news conference. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
Other speakers included:
Kevin Kodama, Senior Service Hydrologist, National Weather Service - Weather Forecast Office Honolulu
Luke Meyers, Administrator, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
Dennis Hwang, Faculty, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program
Christopher Brenchley, Director, National Weather Service - Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 7 Complete a Written Plan
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- We sat down with Be Ready Manoa to discuss the completing a written plan.
The time to prepare for a hurricane is before the season begins, when you have the time and are not under pressure. If you wait until a hurricane is on your doorstep, the odds are that you will be under duress and will make the wrong decisions.
Take the time now to write down your hurricane plan. Know who issues evacuation orders for your area, determine locations on where you will ride out the storm, and start to get your supplies now. Being prepared before a hurricane threatens makes you resilient to the hurricane impacts of wind and water. It will mean the difference between being a hurricane victim or a hurricane survivor.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 6 Help your Neighbor
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- We sit down with Hollie Reina from Hawaii Emergency Management to talk about helping your neighbor.
Many people rely on their neighbors before and after a disaster, and there are many ways you can help them. Learn about all the different actions you and your neighbors can take to prepare and recover from the hazards associated with hurricanes.
Start the conversation now with these Neighbor Helping Neighbor strategies but remember you may need to adjust your preparedness plans based on the latest health and safety guidelines from the CDC and your local officials.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 5: Strengthen Your Home
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- We speak with Dennis Hwang from the UH Sea Grant college to talk about strengthening your home.
Hawaii Homeowners Handbook: https://seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hawaii-Homeowners-Handbook-Fourth-Ed.-final-web.pdf
Whether you’re evacuating, or planning to ride out the storm in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications to withstand wind impacts. Many retrofits are not as costly or time consuming as you may think.
Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up the windows and doors. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, so it must be able to withstand the winds.
If you’re a renter, work with your landlord now to prepare your home for a storm.
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- CPHC Product Overview for Media Partners
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Central Pacific Hurricane Center provides an overview of of tropical cyclone products and graphics issued by the National Weather Service.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 4 Get an Insurance Checkup
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- We sit down with Roland Teruya from Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division regarding getting an insurance checkup.
Call your insurance company or agent and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or even replace your home and/or belongings. Remember, home and renters insurance doesn’t cover flooding, so you’ll need a separate policy for it.
Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program at floodsmart.gov. Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 3 Assemble Disaster Supplies
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- We sit down with Adam Weintraub from Hawaii Emergency Management to talk about assembling disaster supplies.
Whether you’re evacuating or sheltering-in-place, you’re going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy and unpleasant aftermath. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family a minimum of 3 days (store a longer than 3-day supply of water, if possible). Electricity and water could be out for at least that long. You’ll need extra cash, a battery-powered radio and flashlights. You may need a portable crank or solar-powered USB charger for your cell phones.
If you need to go to a public shelter, follow health guidelines from your local officials and the CDC.
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 2 Develop an Evacuation Plan
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- We sit down with Maria Lutz from the American Red Cross to talk more about developing an evacuation plan.
Find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. You may also need to leave if you live in a flood prone area or in a mobile home outside a hurricane evacuation zone. Now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there.
You do not need to travel hundreds of miles. Your destination could be a friend or relative who lives in a well built home outside flood prone areas. Remember, your safest place may be to remain home. Be sure to account for your pets in your plan.
As hurricane season approaches, listen to local officials on questions related to how you may need to adjust any evacuation plans based on the latest health and safety guidelines from the CDC and your local officials.
Find your evacuation zones: https://flash.org/pdf/2020_Hurricane_Evacuation_Zones.pdf
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week: Day 1 Determine Your Risk
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- We sit down with John Bravender the Warning Coordinator Meteorologist at the Central Pacific Hurricane Season to talk about the first day of the Hurricane Preparedness Week.
Be ready for hurricane season. Today you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review/update insurance policies. You can also make a list of items to replenish hurricane emergency supplies and start thinking about how you will prepare your home for the coming hurricane season. If you live in hurricane-prone areas, you are encouraged to complete these simple preparations before hurricane season begins on June 1.
Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live, and then start preparing how to handle them. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength. Know if you l...
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- Hurricane Preparedness Week Proclamation May 1 to 7
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The National Weather Service hosted Governor David Ice to present a proclamation declaring the week of May 1 through May 7th as "Hurricane Preparedness Week" in Hawaii.
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- Hawaiian Islands 2021-2022 Wet Season Rainfall Outlook
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Kevin Kodama, Senior Service Hydrologist at WFO Honolulu, provides a media briefing on the 2021 dry season and the rainfall outlook for the 2021-2022 wet season in Hawaii.
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- August 23 Weather Forecast Update
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- August 23 Weather Forecast Update
Gale Low (Former TC Linda) Moving westward through the islands today.
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- Weekly Tropical Weather Outlook - July 28, 2021 (early edition)
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Tropical outlook briefing for the Central and Eastern Pacific as of 2 pm HST, Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
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- Tropical Weather Outlook 7/22/21 2pm HST Weekly Update
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Tropical Weather Outlook 7/22/21 2pm HST
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- Hurricanes at Home 2021
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Hawaii State Library System and NOAA's National Weather Service presents Hurricanes at Home!
Did you know Hawaii is no stranger to hurricanes? Meteorologists from NOAA’s National Weather Service will take you through the science of hurricanes, how and where they are forecast, the hazards associated with them, and how to stay prepared. They will also share the 2021 Central Pacific Hurricane Season outlook, explaining what we might expect this year.
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- 2021 Central Pacific Hurricane Season Outlook Media Briefing
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- NOAA announced its outlook for the 2021 Central Pacific hurricane season during a virtual news conference. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
Other speakers included:
Kevin Kodama, National Weather Service, Senior Service Hydrologist in Honolulu
Governor David Ige, State of Hawaii
Robert Fenton, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 9 Director
Dennis Hwang, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program
Christopher Brenchley, National Weather Service, Central Pacific Hurricane Center Director
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- Warning Level Surf on the North Shore of Oahu
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- December 2, 2020, the National weather service issued a high surf warning for north facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.
Here are a few highlights of the waves that came through on the North Shore of Oahu.
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- Pathways Student Intern Application Webinar
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Pathways Student Intern Application Webinar
The National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office/Central Pacific Hurricane Center is hiring a Pathways student intern. Join us for a walk-through of the application process and to answer any questions that you may have.
Job information and to apply:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/584240300
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- 2020/2021 Wet Season Rainfall Outlook for Hawaii
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Kevin Kodama, Senior Service Hydrologist at WFO Honolulu, provides a media briefing on the rainfall outlook for the 2020/2021 wet season in Hawaii.
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- Hurricane Douglas 5 am update Monday, 7 27 20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the Monday July 27, 2020 5 am forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with Robert Ballard, Science and Operations Officer, Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Douglas 5 pm update Sunday, 7 26 20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the Sunday July 26, 2020 5 pm forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with Eric Lau, Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Pacific Region
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- Hurricane Douglas 11 am update Sunday, 7 26 20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the Sunday July 26, 2020 11 am forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with Robert Ballard, Science and Operations Officer, Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Douglas 5 am update Sunday, 7 26 20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the Sunday July 26, 2020 5 am forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with Robert Ballard, Science and Operations Officer, Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Douglas - 5 pm update - Saturday, 7/25/20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the Saturday July 25, 2020, 5 pm forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with Chris Brenchley, Director of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Douglas 11 am update Saturday, 7 25 20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the Saturday July 25, 2020 11 am forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with Robert Ballard, Science and Operations Officer, Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Douglas 5 am update Saturday, 7 25 20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the Saturday July 25, 2020 5 am forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with Robert Ballard, Science and Operations Officer, Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Douglas 5 pm update Friday, 7 24 20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- ***The briefing starts about 5 minutes in***
In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the Friday July 24, 2020 5 pm forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with Chris Brenchley, Director, Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Douglas 11 am update Friday, 7 24 20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the Friday July 24, 2020 11am forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with Chris Brenchley, Director, Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Douglas - 5 pm update 7/23/20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In this "virtual press conference", the Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the 5 pm forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Hurricane Douglas - 5 pm update 7/22/20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The Central Pacific Hurricane Center talks about the 5 pm forecast for Hurricane Douglas and answers questions from local media - with John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Central Pacific Hurricane Center
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- Talk Story with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center - June 18, 2020
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- In this webinar with Aina Haina Prepared, John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, reviews the 2019 hurricane season, discusses the outlook for the 2020 season, and answer questions from the audience about a variety of topics.
