The ACE index combines maximum wind speeds with the duration of the storm to estimate the total wind energy generated during a cyclone's lifetime. However, Iselle has now surpassed both of those to attain the highest accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index so far this season. Per established convention, the storm retains its original name even while crossing into another basin with its own list of tropical cyclone names.īy maximum wind speed, Iselle is the third-strongest tropical cyclone of 2014 in the Eastern Pacific basin, behind Amanda and Cristina.
This took Iselle from the Eastern Pacific basin into the Central Pacific basin. Iselle began weakening thereafter, and crossed the 140-degree West longitude line on Tuesday, August 5. Monday afternoon, August 4, Iselle peaked as a category 4 hurricane with estimated maximum winds of 140 mph. It fell back to Category 2 status early Sunday evening, but then quickly reintensified to Category 3 status late Sunday night with estimated winds to 125 mph. Iselle became a major hurricane on Sunday morning, August 3 when its maximum sustained winds reached an estimated 115 mph. (HONOLULU) Hurricane Iselle is on a track toward Hawaii and could bring heavy rain and strong winds to the state on the eve of Saturday's Primary Election.Iselle was a major category 3 hurricane in the Eastern Pacific Sunday morning with sustained winds of 125 mph. On Saturday, August 2, Iselle's maximum sustained wind speeds increased to 110 mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane. This made Iselle the fourth hurricane of the 2014 eastern Pacific hurricane season. Iselle gained strength as it moved west-northwest through open waters and became a hurricane on August 1. Iselle bypassed tropical depression status and formed as a tropical storm in the eastern Pacific Ocean about 1075 miles southwest of the tip of Baja California on Thursday, July 31. ( MORE: Double Trouble | Hawaii Hurricane History) Iselle's History High surf combined with early afternoon high tide Friday afternoon may lead to some coastal flooding in low-lying areas.Īfter Iselle, Hawaii could eventually feel the effects of Julio this weekend. The storm, about 1,305 miles east of Hilo, was moving west at 9 mph at 11 p. Maui County, Oahu: Surf heights from 10-18 feet through Friday. (HONOLULU) Hurricane Iselle is on a track toward Hawaii and could bring heavy rain and strong winds to the state on the eve of Saturdays Primary Election.Iselle was a major category 3 hurricane in the Eastern Pacific Sunday morning with sustained winds of 125 mph. Up to 1-2 feet of flooding above ground level is possible with the arrival of the center of Iselle Thursday night into Friday. Coastal flooding, damage to property is expected along low-lying areas.
Big Island: Surf heights will reach 15-25 feet Thursday and Thursday night. Here are specific impacts expected in Hawaii as Iselle moves in: Instead of being dominated by storm surge from wind pushing water onshore, Hawaii's coastal flooding concerns have far more to do with wave runup - water literally running up the shore after waves crash onto the coastline. While it is too soon to gauge what our client needs will be for Hurricane Iselle, one thing is certain- if there are claims, we will be there!ĭo you have a Hawaii Adjuster license? If so, please send a copy to us! You can email it to your dispatcher, or fax to 30.The Weather Channel's storm surge expert, Michael Lowry, points out that due to the lack of a continental shelf, coastal flooding in Hawaii has a different character than along the East Coast and Gulf Coast.
So you may be wondering, “Does Eberl work in Hawaii?” Roger that 🙂 The first major event that we deployed adjusters to was Hurricane Iniki in 1992 and we have had folks working there as needed ever since. But, there is still uncertainty in the forecast and a slight shift could make matters much worse for all the kamaainas and malihinis on the Islands. The center of the storm is expected to track about 100 miles northeast of the Hawaiian Islands, so the heaviest rains and wind should miss the Islands. Just as Iselle is moving out, Julio will make a pass near the Islands on Sunday. Landslides, flash flooding and some coastal flooding are all possible. Flooding will be the main concern from Iselle due to heavy rains for an extended period. Wind damage should be light to moderate with strong odds that Hilo and Honolulu will experience tropical storm force winds. For the first time in 21 years, the main Hawaiian Islands are under a hurricane warning with Iselle expected to hit the Big Island later this evening as a weak category 1.
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