NASA’s Aqua satellite saw wind shear was affecting newborn Tropical Storm Niala as it continued moving through the Central Atlantic Ocean.
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Tropical storm “Ida” is wedged between upper lows.
As of 5 a.m. today, Tropical Storm Niala was 280 miles southeast of Hilo.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 miles per hour, with higher gusts.
CLOSE…BUT NOT TOO CLOSE – Tropical Storm Niala is expected to veer west – turning south of the state.
Little change in strength is expected Saturday, followed by weakening Sunday. It will also bring deep tropical moisture, which could produce floods and mudslides mainly on the Big Island starting on Sunday. Heavy rain will favor east and southeast facing slopes but will reach all parts of the island. This will continue for several days until Ida moves into a more favorable area, assuming she makes it to there.
At 11 p.m., the center of Tropical Depression Ida was located near latitude 24.3 north, longitude 47.4 west. A turn toward the west is expected by early next week.
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Loose objects, tree branches and weak structures may blow around or break. These wind speed increases will generate elevated surf levels on east and southeast shores on all islands.
