Olivia

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Thursday Night Update

Olivia well east of Hawaii

The Weather Situation
Olivia is a classic hurricane far from land at the present time.

Current Tropical Weather
As of 11 PM HST / 5 AM EDT Olivia was centered at 18.6 N / 128.5 W or 1235 miles west of Cabo. It was moving WNW at 3 mph. Top sustained winds are estimated at 125 mph. Pressure was estimated at 954 mb.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Olivia is expected to slowly weaken as it approaches the Big Island by next Tuesday or Wednesday


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Sunday Night Update

Olivia heading toward Hawaii

The Weather Situation
Olivia is weakening as it approaches Hawaii from the east.

Current Tropical Weather
As of 5 PM HST / 11 PM EDT Olivia was centered at 21.7 N / 146.1 W or 595 miles ENE of Hilo. It was moving west at 12 mph. Top sustained winds are estimated at 75 mph. Pressure was estimated at 988 mb.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Olivia is expected to slowly weaken as it approaches the eastern Hawaiian Islands from the ENE by Tuesday.


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Monday Evening Update

Olivia heading toward Hawaii

The Weather Situation
Olivia is weakening as it approaches Hawaii from the east.

Current Tropical Weather
As of 2 PM HST / 8 PM EDT Olivia was centered at 21.9 N / 149.1 W or 415 miles ENE of Hilo. It was moving west at 9 mph. Top sustained winds are estimated at 75 mph. Pressure was estimated at 991 mb.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Olivia is expected to slowly weaken as it approaches the eastern Hawaiian Islands from the ENE by Tuesday.


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Tuesday Evening Update

Olivia weakening

The Weather Situation
Olivia continues to weaken as it approaches from the east. The main concern will be heavy rainfall, especially over the central Hawaiian Islands. The heaviest rainfall is currently north of the circulation center. Currently wind shear is disturbing the circulation and will continue to weaken Olivia.

Current Tropical Weather
As of 8 AM HST / 2 PM EDT Olivia was centered at 21.6 N / 151.9 W or 249 miles ENE of Kahului. It was moving west at 10 mph. Top sustained winds are estimated at 65 mph. Pressure was estimated at 999 mb.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Olivia will bring locally heavy rainfall to the Islands. Some gusty winds to tropical storm strength may be seen also.


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Wednesday Evening Update

Olivia moving through the central Islands

The Weather Situation
Olivia is bringing rain to the central Hawaiian Islands. It briefly made landfall over Maui and now is moving past Lanai.

Current Tropical Weather
As of 11 AM HST / 5 PM EDT Olivia was centered at 20.9 N / 157.1 W or 60 miles ESE of Honolulu. It was moving west at 15 mph. Top sustained winds are estimated at 45 mph. Pressure was estimated at 1005 mb.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Olivia will be moving away from the Islands during the next 24 hours.


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