Central Pacific Hurricane Center

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Central Pacific (140W to 180)

The Central Pacific Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.

Satellite Interpretation Message
Area Forecast Discussion

Western Pacific (West of 180)

Monitored by the:
Joint Typhoon Warning Center
Japan Meteorological Agency

Eastern Pacific (East of 140W)

1000 PM PST FRI NOV 30 2007
FOR THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC...EAST OF 140 DEGREES WEST LONGITUDE.

TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
ISSUANCE OF THIS PRODUCT WILL RESUME ON 15 MAY 2008. SHOULD ANY
SIGNIFICANT DISTURBANCES DEVELOP DURING THE OFF SEASON...SPECIAL
TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENTS WOULD BE ISSUED...AS NEEDED.
SPECIAL TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENTS CAN BE FOUND UNDER WMO
HEADER WOPZ41 KNHC...AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIADSAEP.

Monitored by the NHC

Atlantic

The Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.

Monitored by the NHC

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Saffir-Simpson Scale

Tropical Storm - winds 39-73 mph (34-63 kt)
Category 1 - winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt)
Category 2 - winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt)
Category 3 - winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt)
Category 4 - winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt)
Category 5 - winds 156 mph and up (135+ kt)

Central Pacific Infrared Satellite Picture
Central Pacific Satellite image

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) issues tropical cyclone warnings, watches, advisories, discussions, and statements for all tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific from 140 Degrees West Longitude to the International Dateline. The season officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. However, tropical cyclones can occur at any time. The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Honolulu activates the CPHC when: (1) a tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the Eastern Pacific, (2) a tropical cyclone forms in the Central Pacific, or (3) a tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the West.