Big Island Video News

Serving Hawaii County

  • Hawaiʻi Island News Regions
    • Hamakua
      • Mauna Kea
    • Hilo
    • Kau
    • Kona
    • Kohala
    • Puna
Tropical Storm Wali Tracks Towards Hawaii
Avatar photo

by Big Island Video News
on Jul 17, 2014 at 2:52 pm

Subscribe to Big Island Video News (FREE)

* indicates required

STORY SUMMARY

Forecasters believe Wali will be reduced to a Tropical Depression by the weekend, well before it reaches Hawaii Island.

Image above from the National Weather Service shows the projected 5 day track for Tropical Storm Wali. Forecasters believe it will be reduced to a Tropical Depression by the weekend, well before it reaches Hawaii Island, if it reaches the Big Island at all.

HILO, Hawaii – Tropical Storm Wali is 1060 miles east south east of Hilo. It is moving towards the islands at 9 miles per hour, with maximum sustained winds measured at 45 miles per hour. Forecasters predict the storm will strengthen a bit more before weakening significantly by the weekend.

National Weather Service

A recently received ASCAT pass showed a swath of 35 to 40 kt within the band of deep convection along the eastern flank of the system. As a result… (Central Pacific Hurricane Center) has upgraded it to Tropical Storm Wali. Forecast reasoning from the previous package remains unchanged as Wali will remain in an environment conducive for some further intensification for the next 24 hours. Beyond 24 hours… Increasing vertical wind shear is forecast to weaken Wali. The prior forecast track remains unchanged.NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center at 12:00 p.m. HST

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. According to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, a hurricane or tropical storm watch is issued when conditions are expected in the specified area of the watch within 48 hours.

National Weather Service

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
Store and secure outdoor lawn furniture and other loose, lightweight objects, such as garbage cans and garden tools
Check and replenish disaster supply kits
Have an extra supply of cash on hand


Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Central Pacific Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Wali

LATEST NEWS

Episode 26 Ends After 8 Hours Of Lava Fountaining

Kīlauea Episode 26 Erupts Lava Fountain Well Over 1,000 Feet

Hawaiian Cultural Festival At Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, June 28

Kīlauea Eruption Update for Thursday, June 19

Pedestrian Critically Injured In Hilo Traffic Collision

Kona Open Space Network Event Set For June 28

About Big Island Video News

  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 · Dynamik-Gen on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in