They are Hurricane Hanna in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Douglas in the Pacific Ocean, and Tropical Storm Gonzalo in the Atlantic. This is where things are with all three:
Hanna strengthened to a category 1 hurricane on Saturday morning, and is expected to make landfall in South Texas later in the day.
It is forecast to make landfall along the Texas coast, likely somewhere between Corpus Christi and Brownsville, in the late afternoon or early evening, the National Hurricane Center said.
Some additional strengthening is possible before Hanna hits the ground.
A hurricane warning is in effect for Port Mansfield to Mesquite Bay. And a storm surge warning, meaning life-threatening coastal water surges are possible, is in effect from Port Mansfield to Sargent.
Storm surges of up to 5 feet are possible in some areas, including Corpus Christi Bay.
Heavy rains of 6 to 12 inches are expected in southern Texas and the Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas until Sunday night.
About 3 to 5 inches of rain are expected along the upper coasts of Texas and Louisiana.
A hurricane in the Atlantic at this time of year is somewhat ahead of the norm. The first Atlantic hurricane does not normally form until about two weeks in August.
Hanna is on her way to becoming the first hurricane to hit Texas in July since Hurricane Dolly in 2008.
Hurricane Douglas
Douglas peaked as a Category 4 storm early Friday and is now a Category 3 storm with 115 mph winds. The weakening is expected to continue for the next 36 hours as it approaches Hawaii.
“Recent trends in the model indicate a northward shift toward the hurricane’s trajectory. Regardless of its exact trajectory and whether it lands directly, severe impacts are still anticipated on the islands as threats spread far from the center of storms, “said Van Dam. he said. “Hurricane force winds extend 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles, which means this does not have to be a direct landing to have serious consequences.”
When Douglas reaches the island chain on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, it is likely to be either a Category 1 hurricane or a strong tropical storm, forecasters said.
Hurricane watch is in effect for all of Hawaii except the island of Kaua’i.
Douglas will bring the threat of flash floods and landslides / landslides, along with strong winds that can cause power outages and wave damage.
Tropical storm force winds are forecast to hit the island of Hawaii on Saturday night local time. Forecasting the hurricane center between 6 and 10 inches of rain for portions of the islands with a maximum isolated total of 15 inches is possible, especially on higher terrain.
The storm will also create large swells that are likely to cause waves of life and rip current conditions for several days.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo
Tropical storm Gonzalo will move through the south of the Windward Islands on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the islands.
Gonzalo is no longer expected to affect the Windward Islands as a strong tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane, but now as a weaker tropical storm.
“Conditions for Tropical Storm Gonzalo have been less than ideal for their survival. Although gusty winds and heavy rains will impact the Windward Islands today, the storm has been battling dry air since its inception. Once the Windward Islands and enters the Caribbean, we should see its eventual disappearance, “said Van Dam.
Rainfall is expected to total 1 to 3 inches for much of the affected areas.
Gonzalo is expected to weaken and dissipate early next week as he moves through the southern Caribbean.
CNN’s Brandon Miller, Judson Jones and Virginia Langmaid contributed to this report.
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