It had maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour with higher gusts and is moving toward the northwest at 8 miles per hour.
The eastern Pacific basin also typically sees an increase in named storms during a moderate to strong El Nino thanks to diminished vertical wind shear.
The third hurricane is Kilo. The estimated minimum central pressure is 940 millibars. For updated forecasts and local effects to Hawaii, visit the CPHC website: http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc.
The truth is, most storms which strategy Hawaii from the east are likely to crumble as they encounter the cooler waters and drier air that mislead the east of the islands. In addition to Ignacio, Hurricane Kilo was located to the west about 730 miles south-southeast of Midway Island. Periods of breezy and wetter weather are expected, especially toward the middle of the week when winds turn southerly across the islands in the wake of Ignacio. This general motion at a faster forward speed is expected through Monday.
Weather.com says computer forecast models show Ignacio tracking north of the Hawaiian Islands from Monday into Tuesday, with the possibility of tropical storm-force winds hitting the Big Island Monday.
Take a look at some other images of the hurricanes today, including some from the astronauts on the global Space Station. It’s about 1,250 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California.
Hurricane Ignacio has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane and is weakening as it moves to the northeast of Hawaii.
The system is carrying strong winds and could decrease Tuesday.
But the National Hurricane Center doesn’t think Jimena has peaked yet.
Jimena’s estimated minimum central pressure is 947 millibars.
“Now is the time to stock up on seven days of water and non-perishable food supplies, and to secure or move inside any loose objects around your home that could become airborne missiles”.
It’s been a busy hurricane season in the Pacific, but this weekend may be the busiest yet with three – three – major hurricanes in the region simultaneously.