The storm is weakening as it approaches the islands.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
The island of Hawaii rarely takes a direct hit from a hurricane. Two strong Pacific storms are lining up to change that.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Water
Hurricane Pali became the earliest hurricane on record in the Central Pacific.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms
Tropical Cyclone Cristina reached Category 4 status as it churned over the eastern Pacific Ocean in June 2014.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Hurricane Lester moved west-northwest toward Hawaii.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms Remote Sensing
Acquired July 9, 2012, this image shows Emilia, a Category 2 hurricane over the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Acquired September 24, 2012, this image shows Hurricane Miriam off Baja California.
Heavy rains and winds may result in flash flooding, landslides, and life-threatening surf conditions.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Human Presence Remote Sensing
Acquired June 24, 2010, this natural-color image shows powerful Hurricane Celia over the Pacific Ocean.
Hurricane Blanca, the earliest second major hurricane on record, churned in the eastern Pacific.
Composed from two separate satellite overpasses, this natural-color image shows Category 4 Celia in the west and Category 3 Darby in the east.