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Hawaii Reels as Two New Pacific Storms Brew
18 Aug
Summary
- Forecasters are monitoring two new potential tropical systems in the Pacific.
- Hawaii is still recovering from historic rainfall caused by Cyclone Lala.
- A powerful El Niño is contributing to the increased storm activity.
National Hurricane Center forecasters are closely monitoring two developing tropical systems in the Pacific Ocean. This comes at a critical time for Hawaii, which is still assessing the damage and recovering from the immense rainfall brought by Cyclone Lala. The current weather patterns, influenced by a potent El Niño, appear to be fostering a series of storm developments.
One potential system could form southeast of the Hawaiian Islands later this week, with a 60% chance of developing into a tropical depression. Another system is expected to form farther east, with an 80% chance of development within seven days. The next named storms in the Eastern Pacific will be Iselle and Julio. Cyclone Lala may have brought some of the heaviest rainfall on record to Hawaii, potentially ranking third for the islands.
