Tropical Storm Madeline on path toward Hawaii, could affect Obama’s visit
NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
This graphic shows the projected five day path and intensity for Hurricane Lester.
NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
This graphic shows the projected five day path and intensity for Tropical Storm Madeline.
NOAA / GOES WEST
This composite satellite image shows Tropical Storm Madeline (lower center) and Hurricane Lester (right near Mexico) this morning.
Tropical Storm Madeline, one of two storms on paths toward Hawaii, could bring muggy weather and the chance of heavy rain and strong winds this week.
The storm could affect the visit to Oahu of President Barack Obama Wednesday night and events with the World Conservation Congress starting Thursday.
The five-day forecast track for Madeline takes it near the Big Island Wednesday, and south of Oahu Thursday. However, forecasters caution that there is still uncertainty with the forecast. The margin of error for the five-day forecast is 170 miles in either direction.
Madeline crossed into the Central Pacific Saturday night and is expected to become a hurricane Monday, before it weakens back into a tropical storm near Hawaii, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Oahu.
At 11 p.m. Saturday, Madeline was 985 miles east-southeast of Hilo, moving northwest at 8 mph. It’s maximum sustained winds were 60 mph, with tropical storm-force winds extending 70 miles from the center.
Forecasters expect tropical moisture from the storm to reach Hawaii starting Tuesday, bringing muggy weather. Heavy rains and winds could follow through Thursday.
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“While uncertainty on the case remains high at this time, there is the potential for tropical storm conditions impacting the islands,” forecasters said. “Also with rather high uncertainty, additional unsettled weather associated with tropical cyclone Lester may affect the state over Labor Day holiday weekend.”
At 11 p.m., Hurricane Lester was packing winds of 100 mph, about 865 miles west-southwest of Baja California, moving west at 14 mph.
It is forecast to cross into the Central Pacific as a hurricane Wednesday and should weaken as it gets closer to Hawaii.
23 responses to “Tropical Storm Madeline on path toward Hawaii, could affect Obama’s visit”
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Gee, wouldn’t want anybody to rain on his parade.
Or ruin his golf outings
Never thought I’d be pulling for a hurricane.
LoL!
Bahahahahaha!
And so Obummer’s vacation continues…
Obummer? Oh, I get it You’re making his name into something funny! You’re very, very clever!
Could affect Obama’s visit…never mind it could be a natural disaster for the common folk !
I see the professional cranks have gotten to their keyboards early for a Saturday.
Proof #2,137 that liberals are humorless.
Proof that republicans are idiots.
Just as many and possibly more democrats fit that bill.
I get it, schoolboy insults to the President of the United States, no matter who holds the office pass for “humor” in your circle.
Lighten up and get a life
Immaturity and ignorance. If Pres. Obama ever stopped coming here, we would miss him and all the attention he brings to Hawai`i.
He shows big graciousness by even coming back to a place where he grew up an unrecognized minority. Insulting him will not encourage him to come back. Aloha will.
Thank you, Madeline; we look forward to seeing you.
For security & safety sake, Barack…stay home.
Get your 72 hr kit ready?…….Costco water & toilet paper too?
Maybe he should go Chicago instead.
Go Madeline! Keep that pos away
At least we won’t have to wait weeks for him to view the flood damage, should there be any.
That maybe one positive about his visit in the event that there is hurricane damage.
Rain, Rain and rain some more… Please !
Hopefully this will shorten and enjoyment of his highness’ visit.