Tropical cyclones in Hawaii

Hurricane Hone recently passed near Hawaii, causing significant rainfall that alleviated wildfire concerns by saturating the islands, particularly the Big Island, which received over a foot of rain in some areas. The storm, with peak winds of 85 mph, resulted in widespread power outages affecting thousands and prompted road closures due to flooding. As Hurricane Hone moves away, two additional tropical systems, Hurricane Gilma and Tropical Storm Hector, are approaching, though they are expected to weaken significantly before reaching Hawaii. Meanwhile, a rapidly intensifying typhoon named Shanshan is aimed at Japan, likely to cause serious impacts there. In contrast to the active Pacific, the Atlantic remains quiet with no new storms on the horizon. Meteorologists note that such simultaneous tropical cyclone activity is common during this peak hurricane season in the Pacific.