FOX Weather Daily Update: Hawaii Keeps an Eye on Developing Tropical Systems in the Pacific

 Weather in America: August 21, 2024

Stay updated with FOX Weather for the latest forecasts and weather news on this Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Get insights from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.

Welcome to your Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. Today, we bring you everything you need to know about the weather across the country. For additional updates, tune into the FOX Weather Update podcast for national, regional, and local weather briefings.

Will Hawaii Be Affected by Developing Tropical Cyclones? An active tropical cyclone formation pattern in the Eastern and Central Pacific may bring several named storms toward Hawaii. Currently, Hurricane Gilma is the only storm with a name, but a second disturbance could soon develop into a tropical storm.

The nearest system to Hawaii is a disturbance known as Invest 90/91E. Computer models predict its gradual development, and Hurricane Hunters are scheduled to investigate the system on Thursday.

Snowfall in Yellowstone National Park Despite summer still being in full swing, some mountains in the West, including Yellowstone National Park, are likely to see their first snowfall of the season as we enter the final month of summer. A significant trough in the Northwest is expected to drop temperatures by 10 to 20 degrees or more, leading to snowfall in higher elevations.

Watch This A breathtaking moment occurred in San Jose, California, as a Blue Supermoon rose over the city while a helicopter was seen dropping retardant on a nearby wildfire. "I was surprised to see the Moon rise through the flames and shocked when I captured a helicopter dropping retardant on the fire in the shadow of the Moon," said Chere Tamura. Other stunning videos also showcased the Supermoon rising above San Francisco.

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