James Weyman, Director Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu, Hawaii
Areas of Responsibility Tropical cyclones Marine/High SeasAviation MWO
Staff Roster WFO/Center Responsibilities (41 Personnel) Operational Staff 5 Lead Forecasters/Hurricane Specialists 15 General Forecasters 4 HMTs and 1 Intern 2 Electronics Technicians Management Team (MIC, DO, WCM, SOO, ESA) Program Leaders (SSH, ITO, ASA, NOAA Corps) 4 Contractors (2 Satellite/IT,1 Pac Desk, 2 Climate)
Staff Roster DCO Hilo OIC Met Techs DCO Lihue 4 OIC 3 Met Techs Total Personnel in Area Management = 50
Tropical Storm Kika 7-12 August 2008 First and only tropical cyclone in Central Pacific Basin for 2008 Peaked at minimal Tropical Storm strength No impacts to Hawaiian Islands and no significant impacts to other Pacific Islands
Tropical Storm Kika August 2008 Hawaii
Tropical Storm Kika 7 August UTC
Tropical Storm Kika 9 August UTC
Tropical Storm Kika 9 August UTC
Anomalous Cold Tongue
Changes Introduction of Graphical TWO Introduction of Tropical Cyclone Watch/Warning Text Product – TCV Wes Browning (former Deputy Director) went to WFO St. Louis as MIC Rick Knabb selected as new Deputy Director Vic De Jesus Selected as Meteorologist