Extreme Weather Hurricane Lowell Hawaii

Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque isl…

The hurricane season in the Pacific Ocean already has been very active, thanks to the El Nino weather phenomenon. This week alone, Hurricane Polo drenched Mexico’s Pacific coast as it seesawed between Category 4 and 5. And in storm-weary Hawaii, there’s the potential for catastrophic flooding from a growing Hurricane Nolo. So far this year, the eastern and central Pacific have seen a higher-than-average number of tropical storms. Three Pacific hurricanes have reached Category 5 strength, tying a record set in 2002. University of Miami hurricane expert Brian McNoldy says this year could end up seeing the strongest El Nino on record.