Hurricane Emilia About to Hit Dry Air

Hurricane Emilia, currently a Category 2 hurricane, is about to hit a wide swath of dry air, which should be the final blow for this hurricane, which managed to reach Category 4 strength.

Emilia has winds reaching 115 MPH, and a central pressure reading of 960 millibars. There are no buoys near Emilia, making confirmation of this very difficult. Regardless, the weakening process will begin as Emilia continues to trudge on a westward course. There is little doubt in my mind that this is indeed the end of the road for Emilia. However, the National Hurricane Center believes Emilia will keep on keepin' on and stay at tropical depression strength through the next few days, and possibly onwards.

Andrew

Major Hurricane Emilia Storms Through East Pacific

Hurricane Emilia has rapidly strengthened to a major Category 4 hurricane with a minimum pressure reading of 950 millibars and winds up to 130 MPH.

Emilia is definitely showing off on satellite imagery, with a fairly defined eye and solid core of stormy activity wrapping into the storm. Circulation looks quite strong judging by how far the outer bands are from the eye of the storm. While the eye is not as significant as a major hurricane would typically have, it remains an impressive system.

Ensemble forecasts indicate steady weakening from this point on, eventually into a tropical storm a few days from today. This theory is supported by the system moving into some shearing that will likely add to lower water temperatures to prove that Emilia is not immune to a bad environment.

Andrew

Hurricane Emilia Develops Eye; Expected to Strengthen

 Hurricane Emilia in the Eastern Pacific has developed a solid eye and eyewall and looks like a major hurricane. As of the latest National Hurricane Center update, Emilia is a Category 2 hurricane with a central pressure of 969 millibars.

At this time, the latest ensemble members have Emilia reaching Category 3 hurricane strength, which is qualifying for major hurricane status. Emilia is no threat to land and likely will not be for the rest of its life. Rapid weakening is expected following the major hurricane status declaration.

Andrew