Coastal flooding during high tides expected this weekend
The minor coastal flooding could start as early as this afternoon, forecasters said, with increased chances of flooding lasting Saturday through Monday. Read more
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Forecasters watching storm system in Central Pacific
The system has a 50 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 7 days, according to the hurricane center. Read more
Typhoon Ampil threatens Japan, disrupting flights and trains
By Friday, Ampil’s winds were expected to strengthen to 138 mph, similar in strength to a Category 4 hurricane. Read more
Ernesto becomes hurricane, shifts away from Puerto Rico
Ernesto was about 175 miles northwest of the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan as it crawled to the northwest, packing winds of about 75 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory today. Read more
Tropical Storm Carlotta weakens as Daniel now a tropical depression
Tropical Storm Carlotta has weakened as Daniel turned into a tropical depression in the East Pacific. Read more
Tropical Storm Carlotta weakens as Daniel moves northeast away from Hawaii
Tropical Storm Carlotta has been gradually spinning down as Daniel moves a little faster toward the northeast away from the Hawaiian Islands. Read more
Hurricane, tropical storm weaken in East Pacific; no threat to Hawaii
The center is also watching a third East Pacific storm system that could become tropical cyclone in the next week. Read more
Hurricane Carlotta forms in East Pacific but is expected to weaken
Forecasters are also watching two other East Pacific storm systems that could become tropical cyclones in the next week. Read more
Coastal flooding expected statewide during high tides
The flooding is likely to occur during peak afternoon high tides, particularly along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas of all isles. Read more
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Carlotta becomes hurricane in Eastern Pacific
Forecasters expect Carlotta to strengthen over the next day or so. Read more
Tropical Storm Carlotta strengthening in Eastern Pacific
Carlotta is moving west-northwest at 12 mph, with the motion expected to continue today, followed by a turn toward the west on Friday. Read more
Minor coastal flooding for Hawaii in effect until Sunday
The isolated minor coastal flooding will affect all Hawaiian Islands through Sunday afternoon. Read more
High surf advisory for south shores extended through this evening
Forecasters said the current, long-period, south swell will maintain advisory-level surf into the afternoon. Read more
High surf advisory for south shores in effect through Tuesday
The National Weather Service says a large, long-period south swell is expected to peak this morning, boosting surf to 8 to 12 feet along south-facing shores. Read more
Heat-related emergencies are soaring in U.S.
Extreme heat, intensified by climate change, has blanketed much of the United States this summer, killing more than a dozen people in Oregon in recent days. Read more
Japan issues heatstroke warning as ‘cooling shelters’ offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top ‘danger’-level alerts, while media said scores of people were hospitalized, with some dying from heatstroke symptoms over the last few days. Read more
Storm Beryl knocks out power as it churns across Texas
Beryl, the season’s earliest Category 5 hurricane on record, weakened from a hurricane after pounding the coastal Texas town of Matagorda with dangerous storm surges and heavy rain before moving across Houston. Read more
Hurricane Beryl lashes Mexican coast near top beaches
Before reaching Mexico, Beryl wreaked havoc across several Caribbean islands. Read more
Hurricane Beryl targets Mexico after slamming Caribbean islands
Beryl was expected to remain a dangerous hurricane as it passed just south of the Caymans, where forecasters said the storm surge could raise water levels by up to four feet. Read more
Coastal flooding on Big Island expected through Friday
The National Weather Service today warned of minor coastal flooding that is expected to occur during peak high tides on Hawaii island this week. Read more
Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica as death toll rises; destruction widespread
Ralph Gonsalves, prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, said in a radio interview that the country’s Union Island was “flattened” by Beryl. Read more
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