March 1, th Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference Jim Weyman, Director Central Pacific Hurricane Center 2009 Central Pacific Hurricane Season and 2010 Changes
March 1, Central Pacific 2009 Hurricane Season Seven tropical cyclones occurred Greater than the long-term average of 4 to 5 Greater than the long-term average of 4 to 5 Three hurricanes, one of them major Three hurricanes, one of them major Three tropical storms Three tropical storms One tropical depression One tropical depression
March 1, Central Pacific 2009 Hurricane Season Three formed in basin, four moved in from east Six of the cyclones occurred in very late July and in August, with the other in October No fatalities or significant damages
March 1, TS Lana 30 Jul – 3 Aug MH Neki Oct TS Hilda Aug H Felicia 8-11 Aug TS Maka Aug TD Two-C Aug 2009 Central North Pacific Tropical Cyclone Tracks (Preliminary) (dates within the basin) H Guillermo Aug
March 1, CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE SEASON (NAMED STORMS ONLY, WITHIN THE BASIN ONLY) NAMEDATES MAX WINDS (MPH) DIRECT DEATHS U.S. DAMAGE ($ million) TS LANA 30 JUL-3 AUG6500 H FELICIA 8-11 AUG90 (1)00 TS MAKA AUG4000 H GUILLERMO AUG80 (1)00 TS HILDA AUG6500 H NEKI OCT120 (3)00
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March 1, Felicia Highlights Extensive public and media attention Air Force C-130s and NOAA G-IV tasked Tropical storm watches issued for portions of Hawaii, but no tropical storm warnings Wind speed/intensity probabilities used
March 1, Felicia Highlights Remnants produced heavy rains and some flooding in Hawaii 3 to 6 inches widespread across several islands 3 to 6 inches widespread across several islands Maximum rainfall near 14 inches on Kauai and Oahu Maximum rainfall near 14 inches on Kauai and Oahu Flash floods on Oahu Flash floods on Oahu
March 1, Hurricane Neki – 105 knots
March 1, TS Lana 30 Jul – 3 Aug MH Neki Oct TS Hilda Aug H Felicia 8-11 Aug TS Maka Aug TD Two-C Aug 2009 Central North Pacific Tropical Cyclone Tracks (Preliminary) (dates within the basin) H Guillermo Aug
March 1, Hurricane Neki Highlights Peak intensity 105 knots (category 3) Only major hurricane in in 2009 Hurricane watch for Johnston Island Hurricane watches and warnings for portions of Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
March 1, Hurricane Neki Highlights Evacuations via NOAA ship and Coast Guard C-130 Impacted the area as a strong tropical storm No impacts in main Hawaiian Islands
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March 1, CPHC Operational Changes Lead times for tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings extended to 48 and 36 hours Experimental color-coded Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook (Low, Medium, and High)
March 1, CPHC and FEMA Hurricane Course April February 2010
March 1, Catastrophic Hurricane Plan 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E 5A 3A, 3B 4A, 4B 2A, 2B
March 1, New for 2010 Tropical Cyclone Public Advisory Format Changed – More Readable … Headline …Tropical Cyclone Summary …Watches and Warnings …Discussion and 48-Hour Outlook …Hazards Affecting Land …Next Advisory
March 1, New for 2010 Tropical Weather Outlook Issued at 0200, 0800,1400, and 2200 HST Three hours earlier than previously Three hours earlier than previously Probabilities of Development in Percentages Low (0 – 20%), Medium (30- 50%), and High (60-100%)
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