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Central Pacific (140W to 180) xml button
The Central Pacific Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
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Western Pacific (West of 180)
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Eastern Pacific (East of 140W) xml button
The Eastern Pacific Hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30.
Monitored by the NHC
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The Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
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  • Tropical Storm - winds 39-73 mph (34-63 kt)
  • Category 1 - winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt)
  • Category 2 - winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt)
  • Category 3 - winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt)
  • Category 4 - winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt)
  • Category 5 - winds 156 mph and up (135+ kt)
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The Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) issues tropical cyclone warnings, watches, advisories, discussions, and statements for all tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific from 140 Degrees West Longitude to the International Dateline. The season officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. However, tropical cyclones can occur at any time. The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Honolulu activates the CPHC when: (1) a tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the Eastern Pacific, (2) a tropical cyclone forms in the Central Pacific, or (3) a tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the West.