277 ACPN50 PHFO 211744 TWOCP Tropical Weather Outlook NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI 800 AM HST Wed Aug 21 2024 For the central North Pacific...between 140W and 180W: Approximately 1150 miles ESE of Hilo, Hawaii Islands (EP91): 1. Showers and thunderstorms have changed little in organization since last night in association with a well-defined area of low pressure located well east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands. However, only a slight improvement in organization could result in the formation of a tropical depression or tropical storm later today while it moves generally westward at 10 to 15 mph. This system is expected to strengthen as it moves into the central Pacific basin tonight or on Thursday and moves near the Hawaiian Islands late this weekend or early next week. Interests in Hawaii should closely monitor this disturbance, though it remains too early to determine the exact location and magnitude of potential impacts. For marine forecasts, including gale warnings, see High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service. * Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent. Elsewhere, no tropical cyclones are expected during the next 7 days. && High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service can be found under AWIPS header NFDHSFEPI, WMO header FZPN02 KWBC, and on the web at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFEPI.php The Tropical Weather Outlook for the Eastern Pacific basin can be found under AWIPS header HFOTWOEP and WMO header ABPZ20 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov $$ Forecaster JVC