Madeline heading for the Big Island of Hawaii
The Weather Situation
Madeline is a major hurricane that will approach the Big Island of Hawaii. Wind shear should begin to weaken Madeline as it approaches Hawaii. A reconnaissance aircraft is currently en route to investigate.
Current Tropical Weather
As of 5 AM HST Hurricane Madeline was centered at 19.3 N / 148.3 W or 445 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii. It was moving west at 10 mph. Top sustained winds are estimated at 120 mph. Pressure was estimated at 958 mb.
Tropical Weather Forecast:
Madeline should approach the Big Island During Wednesday and pass to the south Wednesday night. Madeline is forecast to weaken during the next 24 hours, but winds to tropical storm force should be expected with some gusts to hurricane forecast possible, especially over higher terrain.
Tropicast: IR Satellite
