Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli: Tracking the Pacific Tempests
Two tropical systems, Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli, have formed southeast of Hawaii. While Iona has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane, it's unlikely to impact the islands directly. The storms might influence local weather by causing dry and breezy conditions. The National Weather Service and local agencies are closely monitoring their progress.
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Two tropical cyclones have developed southeast of Hawaii, raising concerns about potential impacts. Hurricane Iona, which quickly escalated to a Category 1 storm, is the first named system of the central Pacific hurricane season. Despite its intensity, no direct effects on the Hawaiian Islands are anticipated.
The cyclone, located well south of Hawaii, is expected to interact indirectly with the region's weather by exerting downward pressure, leading to dry, breezy conditions. This pattern mirrors the conditions experienced when Hurricane Dora passed the islands in August, contributing to a devastating wildfire in Lahaina.
Additionally, Tropical Storm Keli has formed with sustained winds of 65 kmph. While it may strengthen briefly, it poses no immediate threat to Hawaii. The state's emergency management is monitoring both systems, alongside incoming swells unrelated to these storms but potentially impacting the islands later in the week.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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