NEW THREAT: Hawaii is under yet another storm threat as Invest 90E has a high chance of development into tropical storm conditions this week, following close behind Hurricane Lala.
THE TAKEAWAY
- Invest 90E emerges as another new storm threat for Hawaii.
- 90% chance of tropical development over the next two and seven days.
- Hawaii could see storm impacts as early as Saturday.
HAWAII – The residents of Hawaii can’t catch a break as a renewed storm threat of Invest 90E could bring a new threat to the Hawaiian Islands.
This comes as, just west of Hawaii, Lala returned to hurricane status before intensifying into a Category 4 storm overnight.
Since then, it has dropped to Category 3 strength.
WHAT IS A CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE?
In light of this, forecasters are monitoring the newly-developed Invest 90E as it moves over the Central Pacific, trailing behind Hurricane Lala.
The term “invest” is used every hurricane season in the Atlantic and the Eastern and Central Pacific basins, accompanied by a number from 90 to 99 and either the suffix “L,” “E” or “C,” respectively.
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This storm has a high chance of development over the next few days. Specifically, there is a 90% chance of development over the next two and seven days.
Despite having an area of disorganized low pressure, environmental conditions are expected to be good enough for development of a tropical storm or depression.
RAIN, WIND AND… SNOW? TROPICAL STORM LALA BRINGS A WINTRY SURPRISE TO HAWAII
Forecast models expect the storm to move very close to the Hawaiian Islands, but the exact path is currently unknown.
Winds from Hurricane Hone whip trees on the Big Island of Hawaii on Aug. 25, 2024.
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“Regardless of the exact center placement, Sunday’s biggest threat for the Big Island will center around heavy, tropical moisture wrapping around the eastern and northern sides of 90E, which will push directly into the windward terrain,” the FOX Forecast Center said.
As a result, tropical downpours will create a flash flood threat, which could trigger mudslides in some steep areas of the islands.
FLASH FLOOD THREAT BUILDING FOR HALF A DOZEN STATES IN THE EAST TO END THE WEEK
Intense winds from Hurricane Melissa pummel Montego Bay, Jamaica
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This could cause widespread power outages, with over 20,000 people are still without electricity in the state.
In addition, Invest 90E will bring a rough and dangerous surge slamming the coast late Saturday and into Sunday, helping fuel the ongoing flood threat.
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Parts of the Hawaiian Islands are already experiencing wet weather as scattered rainfall begins today.
LALA ROARS BACK TO HURRICANE STRENGTH, PUTTING MARINE WILDLIFE AND HISTORIC MONUMENT IN ITS PATH
The odds of this storm developing could change for the better or worse; tune into FOX Weather for the latest odds and updates.
