Olaf became the fifteenth named tropical system of the year in the eastern Pacific, and since its formation, the hurricane shifted into the central Pacific.
- Hurricane Olaf is located approximately 685 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
- On Monday morning, Olaf strengthened into a major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger), and by Monday afternoon had rapidly intensified to a Category 4 hurricane. Olaf remained a Category 4 until early Wednesday morning when it was downgraded to a strong Category 3 hurricane.
- Olaf has since weakened slightly into a Category 2 hurricane.
- Olaf is moving north-northwest and should curl more to the north and then northeast with time. The storm is expected to remain a hurricane into this weekend.
- This hurricane is not a direct threat to Hawaii or any other land areas. However, high surf generated by Olaf is expected to affect Hawaii during the second half of this week. A high surf advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for the north and east facing shores of Hawaii's Big Island. Waves of 6-10 feet are forecast along with dangerous rip currents.
- According to the National Hurricane Center, Olaf is the farthest south forming major hurricane on record in the eastern Pacific basin. Reliable records in that basin began in 1971.
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