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Weather Discussion => Hazardous Weather => Hurricane Central => Topic started by: Mr. Rainman on July 27, 2013, 12:24:35 PM

Title: Pacific Watch: Tropical Storm Flossie
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 27, 2013, 12:24:35 PM

Normally I wouldn't bother with any East Pacific storms, but Flossie is worth mentioning, since it looks like she'll have a direct impact on Hawaii around Monday or so as a tropical storm.  B)

(http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/EP06/EP0613W5_NL_sm2.gif)

Title: Re: Pacific Watch: Tropical Storm Flossie
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 29, 2013, 05:05:29 PM

Tropical storm warnings are blanketing the entire state of Hawaii now as Flossie approaches with 40 mph winds.  It's rare to see this moment.  Flossie might weaken to a tropical depression just as it reaches the eastern portions of Hawaii, but the mudslide and flood threat will be quite significant given the terrain.

Title: Re: Pacific Watch: Tropical Storm Flossie
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2013, 05:08:43 PM

Interesting how this storm is pulling a similar track of 2007's Flossie, except Hawaii is expected to take a direct hit from this storm (2007's storm passed just to the south).