Note: some basin-wide products (e.g. the Tropical Weather Discussion) aren't issued for the Central Pacific — see the Tropical Weather Outlook for basin-wide context.
Current Information
Position
15.0°N, 141.8°W
Movement
WEST at 10 mph
Max Winds
35 mph
Min Pressure
1003 mb
Category
Potential Tropical Cyclone
Bottom line
- A developing system is likely to become a tropical storm today or tonight and move toward Hawaii, nearing the islands late Friday. - Heavy rain is a major concern: flooding and mudslides are possible, starting on the Big Island Friday and spreading west across the chain through Sunday. - Damaging winds and dangerous waves are increasingly possible across the islands, even if the center does not pass directly overhead. - Be ready for watches tonight or early Thursday and follow updates closely through the weekend.
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| Time | Position | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 15:00 | 15.0°N, 141.8°W | 35 mph | 1003 mb |
| 2026-08-12 14:55 | 15.0°N, 141.8°W | 35 mph | 1003 mb |
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