City monitoring three tropical systems in the Pacific as hurricane season remains active

HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu is closely monitoring three active tropical systems across the Pacific and is reminding residents to remain prepared as Hawaiʻi enters the final three months of hurricane season.

As of 5 a.m. Tuesday, Hurricane Lowell was located about 575 miles southeast of Hilo, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. Lowell was moving west-northwest at 12 mph and is forecast to strengthen significantly, potentially becoming a major hurricane by Wednesday night.

The current forecast keeps Lowell south of the main Hawaiian Islands through much of this week. However, the system is expected to eventually turn more toward the northwest, and there remains uncertainty about exactly when and where that turn will occur. The City continues to monitor Lowell closely for any potential threat to the western portion of the Hawaiian Island chain later in the forecast period.

There are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect for Hawaiʻi.

Farther east, Hurricane Karina remains a powerful Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. Karina is moving west at 12 mph and is expected to gradually weaken over the next several days.

Tropical Storm Marie, located several hundred miles southwest of Mexico, had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph Tuesday morning. Marie is forecast to strengthen and could become a hurricane by Wednesday night.

While the current forecasts do not show an immediate direct threat to Oʻahu, the active Pacific is another reminder that hurricane season is far from over.

“This is exactly why we continue to ask everyone to stay prepared throughout hurricane season,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “We have three active systems in the Pacific right now, and while the current tracks are generally favorable for us, we know forecasts can change. As we head into the Labor Day weekend, this is a good opportunity to check your emergency supplies, replenish anything you used during our recent storms, and make sure your family has a plan. We still have three months left in hurricane season, and we need everyone to remain ready.”

The Central Pacific hurricane season runs through November 30.

Residents are encouraged to use the upcoming holiday weekend to:

Check and replenish emergency food, water, medications and other supplies.

Make sure flashlights, batteries, portable chargers and radios are working.

Review family emergency and communication plans.

Know where to go if conditions require leaving home.

Continue monitoring official forecasts from the National Weather Service and Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

The City’s Department of Emergency Management continues to monitor conditions and coordinate with federal, state, and county partners. The City will provide additional information should the forecast or potential impacts to Oʻahu change.

September is National Preparedness Month. Visit honolulu.gov/dem to learn about preparedness for hurricanes and other hazards.

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