The latest advisory is in from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) and Felecia is still maintaining hurricane strength despite unfavorable conditions. The latest weather discussion, and weather models indicate that Felecia will likely be stronger than expected when it reaches Hawaii.
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Two 5-C130 aircraft also known as "Hurricane Hunters" arrived at Hawaii's Hickam Air Force Base due to the looming threat of Hurricane Felicia. The planes, part of the United States Air Force Reserve will be vital in tracking Felicia as she churns toward the state.
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Tropical Storm Carlos continues to strengthen today in the warm waters of the Eastern Pacific, and will likely become a hurricane sometime today or tonight. As Carlos continues to churn out to sea, forecast paths indicate that the storm will begin approaching the Hawaiian Islands by mid to late next week.
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Tropical Storm Andres formed tonight in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and is the first named storm of the 2009 Pacific Hurricane season. Andres has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph with some stronger gusts.
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The hurricane season started early today as the first tropical system formed off of North Carolina. Dubbed Tropical Depression One, this system came days before the 1st of June when the season officially begins.
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance in the northern Gulf of Mexico. This system dropped rain over Florida earlier this week, before entering the Gulf of Mexico. The Hurricane Center says chances are less then 30% that this storm will develop into a tropical storm but residents along the Northern Gulf Coast can expect strong winds and heavy rain.
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