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Central Pacific Hurricane Center 2008 Tropical Cyclone Season

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center's responsibilities include monitoring tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific Basin, providing forecasts and warnings, and managing personnel. The 2008 season saw Tropical Storm Kika as the only cyclone, with minimal impact on Pacific Islands.

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Central Pacific Hurricane Center 2008 Tropical Cyclone Season

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  1. Central Pacific Hurricane Center2008 Tropical Cyclone Season James Weyman, Director Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu, Hawaii

  2. Areas of Responsibility Tropical cyclones Marine/High Seas Aviation MWO

  3. 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)

  4. Staff Roster • DCO Hilo • OIC • Met Techs • DCO Lihue • 4 OIC • 3 Met Techs • Total Personnel in Area Management = 50

  5. 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

  6. Tropical Storm Kika 7 - 12 August 2008 Hawaii

  7. Tropical Storm Kika 7 August 2008 2330UTC

  8. Tropical Storm Kika 9 August 2008 0330 UTC

  9. Tropical Storm Kika 9 August 2008 0330UTC

  10. Anomalous Cold Tongue

  11. Anomalous Cold Tongue

  12. 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

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