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Article: Storm headed south of Big Island
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- Honolulu Star - Bulletin
- Article date:
- August 22, 2004
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By Mary Vorsino
A tropical storm that's expected to pass within 120 miles of the Big Island this week didn't strengthen into a hurricane yesterday as expected, but forecasters are warning island residents to be prepared all the same.
"Things change," said National Weather Service lead forecaster Tim Craig. "A lot of things can happen over the next couple of days. We can't dismiss this system yet."
Tropical Storm Estelle, now packing winds of up to 65 mph, is expected to pass south of the Big Island late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
A high surf advisory likely will be posted tomorrow for the Big Island's southwest coast, where surf is expected to reach 8 to 10 feet by tomorrow night because ...