Monday, August 31, 2015

Hurricane Jimena Has Begun to Weaken in the Eastern Pacific

August 31,2015

Highlights

  • Jimena strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane early Saturday morning and remained at that status as of Monday night.
  • Hurricane Jimena is located about 1,140 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii.
  • Jimena has begun to weaken but should remain a major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger) through at least Tuesday.
  • For now, this system is no threat to land the next five days as it tracks west-northwestward behind Ignacio.
  • At one point Saturday evening into Sunday morning, Jimena was one of three Category 4 equivalent hurricanes in the Pacific, joined by Kilo and Ignacio.
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Current Status

Forecast Track
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