Pali Becomes Earliest Central Pacific Tropical Storm on Record

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http://www.wunderground.com/news/tropical-depression-one-c-pali-central-pacific
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January is not typically a month in which tropical systems develop in the central Pacific, but Tropical Storm Pali was named Thursday afternoon, becoming the earliest central Pacific tropical storm on record.

This is on the heels of a historically active 2015 tropical season in the Pacific Ocean, including a Tropical Depression Nine-C, which formed near the end of the year and dissipated on Jan. 1, 2016.

Tropical Storm Pali was located about 1,350 miles southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii as of Friday morning local time.

Sufficiently warm sea-surface temperatures in the vicinity of the system suggest that this system may strengthen slightly into the first half of the weekend and as of Friday morning maximum sustained winds were estimated at 65 mph. However, moderate vertical wind shear and interaction with a low level trough may limit any further intensification and weakening is expected by early next week.

Pali is expected to move slowly and generally toward the northwest over the next few days. This system is currently no threat to land. The latest map of the projected path can be found here.

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No climate change folks - move along!!!

[CurtEastPoint]

1. Palin? Sarah or Bristol?

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2. Their latest storm is way more intense

When was baby number two born? Who is the baby daddy? Why was the wedding canceled?

[Glimmer of Hope]

3. I thought it was just me. Not more Palin!