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Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific while a different weather system could soak Hawaii

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reported that Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C is moving west toward Hawaii, expected to strengthen into a tropical storm likely named Lala on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Although the system remains about 1,100 miles from Honolulu with 40 mph sustained winds, Honolulu city officials warn of significant uncertainty regarding the storm's track and strength.
Forecasters warn of potential rainfall totals reaching up to 20 inches, while dry air increases wildfire risks; Honolulu city officials urge residents to assemble emergency supplies for at least 14 days.
Heavy rainfall is expected to begin impacting the Big Island on Friday, Aug. 14, spreading westward to Maui on Saturday, Aug. 15, and reaching Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai by Sunday, Aug. 16.
Since 1950, only 13 tropical storms or hurricanes have passed within 10 miles of the main islands. Mayor Rick Blangiardi advised residents: "This is the time to prepare, not panic.

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Tropical Storm Lala targets Hawaii, set to bring heavy rain and rough surf

Hawaii is bracing for a tropical storm that threatens to bring heavy rain, damaging wind and dangerous surf to the islands this weekend.

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Two tropical waves show signs of development as Cristobal weakens to remnant low

Cristobal has degenerated to a post-tropical remnant low in the Northern Atlantic as two systems show development potential.

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Hurricane center eyes 2 Caribbean-bound systems as Cristobal falls apart

The National Hurricane Center on Thursday kept its eyes on two Caribbean-bound tropical waves that could develop into the season's next tropical depression or storm while the short-live Tropical Storm Cristobal began to fall apart in the distant Atlantic.

9 hours ago·Orlando, United States

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Rare Tropical Storm Lala on course for Hawaii, with hurricane conditions possible

This storm, a rarity for this part of the Pacific, is expected to bring heavy rains, strong wind and possibly “life-threatening flooding” to Hawaii this weekend

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2 Atlantic disturbances heading toward the Caribbean as Cristobal weakens

Cristobal has weakened to a tropical depression and is expected to continue losing strength as it moves into an increasingly hostile environment.

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Cristobal Weakens to a Tropical Depression, but Two New Storms Could Form if They Survive El Niño.

By meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN. El Niño has kept the Atlantic hurricane season on hold for weeks, largely preventing the basin from becoming active and generating storms, but it has now awakened from its slumber. Cristobal became the third named storm of the season on Wednesday. The post Cristobal weakens to a tropical depression, but two new storms could form if they survive El Niño appeared first on KRDO.

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