Rare Hurricane over Tropical Central Pacific

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

JTWC Forecast TrackA rare January Hurricane (Pali) is over the tropical central North Pacific, located about 748 NM south of Johnston Island and was moving southwest at 9 knots.  Max winds are about 70 knots with hurricane force winds extending outward only about 10 miles from the center.  Max significant wave height is estimated at about 6 meters (20 feet). Gradual weakening is expected as it turns more westward over the next couple of days.

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About Fred Pickhardt

I am a marine meteorologist and sailed briefly with American Export Lines in the Far East trade after graduating from State University of New York Maritime College. I have extensive experience in weather analysis, weather forecasting, optimum ship routing, vessel performance evaluations and forensic weather event reconstructions. I founded Ocean Weather Services and as Owner and Chief Consultant currently provide optimum ship routing services and forensic marine weather reports to the maritime industry.
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