Hurricane Tracker

Douglas Barreling Toward Hawai‘i as Category 4 Hurricane

Play
Listen to this Article
1 minute
Loading Audio... Article will play after ad...
Playing in :00
A
A
A

Courtesy of National Hurricane Center

Douglas is now barreling toward the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 4 hurricane, weather reports indicate Thursday afternoon.

The weather event is now about 1,125 miles east-southeast of Hilo. Maximum sustained winds are at 130 mph. Swells generated by Douglas are expected to begin affecting portions of the Hawaiian Islands on Saturday.

“Douglas is forecast to be near hurricane strength when it approaches the Hawaiian Islands,” according to a report from the National Hurricane Center.

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD

The hurricane is expected to gradually weaken starting Friday and continue through the weekend. Douglas is on track to approach the Hawaiian Islands Saturday night and be near the island chain on Sunday.

“These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions,” according to a report from the National Hurricane Center.

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect at this time.

ADVERTISEMENT

Sponsored Content

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly
headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Cancel
×

Comments

This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments