Erick, Flossie To Bring Glancing Blows To Hawaiian Islands

Major Hurricane Erick and Tropical Storm Flossie will pose a dual threat to the Hawaiian Islands beginning during the middle of this week and continuing into early next week.

Erick became the eastern Pacific Ocean’s third hurricane of the 2019 East Pacific hurricane season on Monday evening, following Alvin and Barbara.

As of Tuesday morning, local time, Erick became the season’s second major hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph.

As Erick continues westward through midweek, it will remain in an environment with very warm water and weak wind shear, two factors conducive for further strengthening.