There has been a surprising amount of interest in Central Pacific tropical cyclone names recently, due entirely to Hurricane Walaka.
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Reaching the End of the List
Tropical cyclones that form in the Central Pacific are named using four rotating lists of Hawaiian names. We may soon use the last name from the fourth list. What makes that notable is that it has never happened before.
NWS Honolulu a Bicycle Friendly Business
National Weather Service Honolulu and Central Pacific Hurricane Center being presented a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Business Award. From left, Bob Ballard, John Bravender, Chris Brenchley, Daniel Alexander (HBL), and Matt Foster. (May 18, 2017)
Earlier this month, National Weather Service Honolulu and Central Pacific Hurricane Center received a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly BusinessSM award from the League of American Bicyclists. We are the first BFB in Hawaii, and even received a special mention in the League’s national press release since they now have businesses in all 50 states. Hawaii Bicycling League presented the award at our office during Bike to Work Week.
The BFB designation is a great recognition of an office culture that encourages active commuting, but is it part of a larger plan? It actually ties into an idea that’s been percolating for a while concerning bicycles and emergency preparedness. Continue reading