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Volcano earthquake report for Monday, 31 August 2026

Quakes detected near: Balut (5 quakes between mag 1.5-2.7), Bardarbunga (14 quakes between mag 0.1-1.7), Baru (1 quake mag 2.1), Barva (5 quakes between mag 1.7-3.0), Clear Lake (21 quakes between mag 0.2-1.3), Coso (12 quakes between mag 0.7-1.4)
Denison (1 quake mag 1.3), Flores (1 quake mag 1.9), Galeras (1 quake mag 2.2), Grímsvötn (3 quakes between mag 0.1-1.0), Hrómundartindur (7 quakes between mag 0.1-1.5), Jan Mayen (1 quake mag 1.4), Kilauea (2 quakes between mag 1.9-2.2), Klabat (1 quake mag 3.8), Loihi (5 quakes between mag 1.8-3.1), Maroa (1 quake mag 2.2), Prestahnukur (4 quakes between mag 0.7-2.4), Puracé (3 quakes between mag 2.0-3.2), Ranakah (1 quake mag 2.4), Salton Buttes (2 quakes between mag 1.4-1.5), San Cristobal (1 quake mag 1.5), Svartsengi (4 quakes between mag 0.2-1.0), Tenerife (1 quake mag 1.1) (updated 15h50)\n\nNote: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.\n
Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Balut volcano (Mindanao): 5 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.7

5 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 23 hours, the last being recorded quake 40 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 41.00 and 15.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.7 quake Philippine Sea, 15 km west of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 31, 2026 05:25 pm (GMT +8) (10 km NNW)
2.4 quake Celebes Sea, 20 km northwest of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 31, 2026 11:10 pm (GMT +8) (17 km NNW)
2.3 quake Celebes Sea, 30 km southwest of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 31, 2026 06:23 am (GMT +8) (18 km SW)
1.8 quake Celebes Sea, 19 km southwest of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 31, 2026 12:32 am (GMT +8) (7 km WSW)
1.5 quake Philippine Sea, 15 km west of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Aug 31, 2026 04:45 pm (GMT +8) (11 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Balut

Bardarbunga volcano (Iceland): 14 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.7

Possible earthquake swarm: 14 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 19 hours, the last being recorded quake 5 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 7.90 and 0.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.7 quake 8.1 km E of Bárðarbunga Aug 30, 2026 04:16 pm (Universal Time) (9 km E)
1.6 quake 8.7 km ESE of Bárðarbunga Aug 30, 2026 04:55 pm (Universal Time) (9 km ESE)
1.5 quake 7.6 km E of Bárðarbunga Aug 30, 2026 03:54 pm (Universal Time) (8 km E)
1.0 quake 7.1 km E of Bárðarbunga Aug 30, 2026 04:07 pm (Universal Time) (8 km E)
0.6 quake Iceland: 3.7 km ENE of Bárðarbunga Aug 31, 2026 07:03 am (Reykjavik time) (5 km NE)
All earthquakes at Bardarbunga
Bárðarbunga is an ice-covered Icelandic stratovolcano whose far-reaching fissure system has produced enormous lava flows and major explosive eruptions. Its 2014-15 Holuhraun eruption created a lava field of almost 85 km².

Baru volcano (Panama): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 7 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 12.00 km depth at 18 km distance SSE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake 26 km north of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama, Aug 31, 2026 04:04 am (GMT -5) (18 km SSE)
All earthquakes at Baru

Barva volcano (Costa Rica): 5 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.0

5 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 7 hours, the last being recorded quake 4 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 29.00 and 4.00 km.
Earthquake details:
3.0 quake Provincia de Heredia, 26 km northeast of San Jose, Costa Rica, Aug 31, 2026 12:07 am (GMT -6) (11 km E)
2.8 quake Provincia de Heredia, 27 km northeast of San Jose, Costa Rica, Aug 30, 2026 11:09 pm (GMT -6) (11 km E)
2.3 quake Provincia de Heredia, 25 km northeast of San Jose, Costa Rica, Aug 31, 2026 12:09 am (Costa_Rica time) (12 km E)
2.0 quake Provincia de Heredia, 28 km north of San Jose, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica, Aug 31, 2026 06:03 am (Costa_Rica time) (7 km NNW)
1.7 quake Provincia de Heredia, 25 km northeast of San Jose, Costa Rica, Aug 31, 2026 06:03 am (Costa_Rica time) (12 km E)
All earthquakes at Barva

Clear Lake volcano (California): 21 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.3

Possible earthquake swarm: 21 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 23 hours, the last being recorded quake 29 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.77 and 1.50 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.3 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 30, 2026 09:31 am (GMT -7) (16 km S)
1.1 quake 28 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 31, 2026 08:21 am (GMT -7) (16 km SSW)
1.1 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 30, 2026 10:26 pm (GMT -7) (17 km S)
1.1 quake 25 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 30, 2026 05:02 pm (GMT -7) (19 km S)
1.0 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Aug 31, 2026 05:15 am (GMT -7) (18 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

Coso volcano (California): 12 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.4

Possible earthquake swarm: 12 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 21 hours, the last being recorded quake 2 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 5.45 and 0.56 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.4 quake Inyo County, 32 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 31, 2026 06:41 am (GMT -7) (5 km NNW)
1.1 quake Inyo County, 20 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 31, 2026 04:01 am (GMT -7) (17 km SE)
1.1 quake Inyo County, 23 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 30, 2026 05:17 pm (GMT -7) (16 km SE)
1.1 quake Inyo County, 23 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 30, 2026 03:38 pm (GMT -7) (16 km SE)
0.9 quake Inyo County, 32 mi north of Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, United States, Aug 30, 2026 09:19 pm (GMT -7) (5 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Coso
Coso is a 400 km² volcanic field of rhyolitic domes, basaltic cones and lava flows east of the Sierra Nevada Range. Its youngest dated eruption occurred about 39,000 ± 33,000 years ago, while active fumaroles and thermal springs mark an important geothermal area.

Galeras volcano (Colombia): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 21 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 14.10 km depth at 9 km distance NNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake 17 km northwest of Pasto, Departamento de Narino, Colombia, Aug 30, 2026 01:48 pm (GMT -5) (9 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Galeras

Kilauea volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.2

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 1 hour 54 minutes, the last being recorded quake 45 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 4.65 and 1.29 km.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake 27 mi south of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Aug 31, 2026 05:04 am (GMT -10) (19 km ESE)
1.9 quake 4.8 mi southwest of Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Aug 31, 2026 03:11 am (GMT -10) (4 km SSE)
All earthquakes at Kilauea

Klabat volcano (Sulawesi & Sangihe Islands): magnitude 3.8 earthquake

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred at the volcano 20 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 6 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.8 quake Kabupaten Minahasa Utara, 17 km southeast of Manado, Indonesia, Aug 31, 2026 03:51 am (Makassar time) (6 km SW)
All earthquakes at Klabat
Klabat is a 1,968 m stratovolcano east of Manado in northern Sulawesi. It has shown fumarolic activity, but no eruption during approximately the past 12,000 years has been verified.

Loihi volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): 5 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.1

5 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 18 hours, the last being recorded quake 32 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 32.38 and 29.54 km.
Earthquake details:
3.1 quake North Pacific Ocean, 39 mi southeast of of Hawai‘i Island, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Aug 30, 2026 11:18 am (GMT -10) (19 km NNW)
2.4 quake North Pacific Ocean, 14 mi southeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Aug 31, 2026 05:17 am (GMT -10) (16 km NW)
2.2 quake North Pacific Ocean, 12 mi southeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Aug 30, 2026 06:14 pm (GMT -10) (19 km NW)
1.9 quake North Pacific Ocean, 40 mi southeast of of Hawai‘i Island, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Aug 31, 2026 02:06 am (GMT -10) (17 km NNW)
1.8 quake North Pacific Ocean, 41 mi southeast of of Hawai‘i Island, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Aug 30, 2026 04:43 pm (GMT -10) (15 km NW)
All earthquakes at Loihi

Maroa volcano (New Zealand): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 16 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 4.30 km depth at 17 km distance SSE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake 17 km northeast of Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand, Aug 31, 2026 11:42 am (GMT +12) (17 km SSE)
All earthquakes at Maroa

Prestahnukur volcano (Iceland): 4 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.4

4 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 14 hours, the last being recorded quake 24 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 5.10 and 0.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake 11.3 km SSW of Eiríksjökull Aug 31, 2026 03:23 pm (Universal Time) (10 km NE)
1.4 quake Iceland: 12.9 km SSW of Eiríksjökull Aug 31, 2026 03:26 pm (Reykjavik time) (8 km NE)
1.3 quake 11.6 km N of Skjaldbreið Aug 31, 2026 05:16 am (Universal Time) (13 km SW)
0.7 quake 11.5 km N of Skjaldbreið Aug 31, 2026 01:11 am (Universal Time) (14 km SW)
All earthquakes at Prestahnukur
Prestahnúkur is a roughly 90-km-long volcanic system beside the Langjökull icecap in Iceland. Its three known eruptions occurred during the past 10,000 years, the last at approximately 3350 BCE.

Puracé volcano (Colombia): 3 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.2

3 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 6 hours, the last being recorded quake 7 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 13.10 and 9.20 km.
Earthquake details:
3.2 quake 31 km east of Popayán, Departamento del Cauca, Colombia, Aug 31, 2026 03:21 am (GMT -5) (11 km NE)
2.5 quake 31 km east of Popayán, Departamento del Cauca, Colombia, Aug 30, 2026 09:43 pm (GMT -5) (12 km NE)
2.0 quake 32 km southeast of Piendamo, Departamento del Cauca, Colombia, Aug 31, 2026 03:02 am (GMT -5) (17 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Puracé

Ranakah volcano (Flores): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 22 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 5 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake 3 km east of Ruteng, Kabupaten Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Aug 31, 2026 01:36 am (GMT +8) (5 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Ranakah
Ranakah is an Indonesian lava-dome cluster where Anak Ranakah formed during the explosive and effusive eruption of 1987–89. Weak ash emissions in 1991 are its last known eruption.
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/339250/Volcano-earthquake-report-2026-08-31.html

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 27 km south of Guazacapan, Guatemala, on Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 03:41 pm (Universal Time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/23326168/mag3quake-Aug-31-2026-Offshore-Guatemala.html

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World Earthquake Report for Monday, 31 August 2026
Summary: 1 quake 5.0+, 29 quakes 4.0+, 183 quakes 3.0+, 246 quakes 2.0+ (459 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 5+: 1 earthquake
Magnitude 4+: 29 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 183 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 246 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher

10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)

#1: Mag 5.5 Flores Sea, 44 km north of Ruteng, Indonesia

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 04:03 pm (Makassar time) -

#2: Mag 4.9 Philippine Sea, 27 km south of Siargao Island, Philippines

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 12:04 pm (Manila time) -

#3: Mag 4.8 69 km north of Kon Tum, Kon Tum, Vietnam

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 12:41 am (Ho Chi Minh time) -

#4: Mag 4.7 Parinacota, 74 km east of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026, at 12:04 pm (Santiago time) -

#5: Mag 4.7 25 km southwest of Huancayo, Junin, Peru

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 06:53 am (Lima time) -

#6: Mag 4.7 South Papua, 35 km south of Sarmi, Kabupaten Sarmi, Provinsi Papua, Indonesia

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 04:57 am (Jayapura time) -

#7: Mag 4.6 Sea of Okhotsk, 28 km east of Kuril'sk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 06:19 pm (GMT +9) -

#8: Mag 4.5 South Pacific Ocean, 144 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 10:08 am (GMT +12) -

#9: Mag 4.5 139 km south of Vanimo, West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 08:07 am (Port Moresby time) -

#10: Mag 4.5 South of the Fiji Islands

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 04:38 pm (GMT +12) -

Earthquakes reported felt

#1: Mag 4.7 Parinacota, 74 km east of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile - 16 reports

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026, at 12:04 pm (Santiago time) -

#2: Mag 4.8 69 km north of Kon Tum, Kon Tum, Vietnam - 13 reports

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 12:41 am (Ho Chi Minh time) -

#3: Mag 3.2 Alboran Sea, 48 km northeast of Al Hoceima, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco - 6 reports

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026, at 11:54 pm (GMT +2) -

#4: Mag 4.9 Philippine Sea, 27 km south of Siargao Island, Philippines - 6 reports

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 12:04 pm (Manila time) -

#5: Mag 3.0 Caribbean Sea, 18 km northwest of Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela - 5 reports

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026, at 03:44 pm (GMT -4) -

#6: Mag 4.3 Caribbean Sea, 249 km north of Panama City, Provincia de Panama, Panama - 5 reports

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 01:12 am (GMT -5) -

#7: Mag 4.7 25 km southwest of Huancayo, Junin, Peru - 5 reports

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 06:53 am (Lima time) -

#8: Mag 5.5 Flores Sea, 44 km north of Ruteng, Indonesia - 4 reports

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 04:03 pm (Makassar time) -

#9: Mag 4.4 North Pacific Ocean, 121 mi west of Eureka, Humboldt County, California, United States - 3 reports

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 12:36 am (GMT -8) -

#10: Mag 4.5 South Pacific Ocean, 144 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand - 2 reports

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 10:08 am (GMT +12) -

#11: Mag 3.0 Provincia de Heredia, 26 km northeast of San Jose, Costa Rica - 2 reports

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 12:07 am (GMT -6) -

#12: Mag 4.0 70 km northeast of Huaral, Lima region, Peru - 2 reports

Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 05:36 am (Lima time) -

#13: Mag 4.5 South Pacific Ocean, 76 km southwest of Chimbote, Ancash, Peru - 2 reports

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026, at 08:08 pm (GMT -5) -

Earthquake stats

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/news/339350/World-earthquake-report-for-31-Aug-2026.html

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Maximum Temperature: 20°C (69°F), Minimum Temperature: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: southerly, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 87%, UV Risk: 2, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:19 BST, Sunset: 19:57 BST

Source: Wednesday: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 15°C (59°F) Maximum Temperature: 20°C (69°F)

Maximum Temperature: 21°C (69°F), Minimum Temperature: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: south-westerly, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 69%, UV Risk: 4, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:17 BST, Sunset: 20:00 BST

Source: Tuesday: Light Rain Showers, Minimum Temperature: 13°C (55°F) Maximum Temperature: 21°C (69°F)

Maximum Temperature: 19°C (65°F), Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: westerly, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 71%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:16 BST, Sunset: 20:02 BST

Source: Today: Light Rain Showers, Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F) Maximum Temperature: 19°C (65°F)

Temperature: 17°C (62°F), Wind Direction: Westerly, Wind Speed: 15mph, Humidity: 72%, Pressure: 1014mb, Rising, Visibility: --

Source: Monday - 16:00 BST: Not available, 17°C (62°F)

Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:59:49 GMT

Source: Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Graphics

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 79 km northwest of Talara, Piura, Peru, on Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at 09:57 am (GMT -5)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/23326100/mag4quake-Aug-31-2026-Near-Coast-OF-Northern-Peru.html

Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:57:25 GMT

Source: Hurricane Karina Graphics

Issued at 1000 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026

000
WTNT45 KNHC 311456
TCDAT5
 
Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Discussion Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL052026
1000 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026
 
The disturbance (AL97) that the NHC has been tracking over the
northern Gulf of America continues to produce a small area of
showers and thunderstorms with modest signs of organization.
Overnight scatterometer data indicated the circulation lacked
definition on the western side, and recent surface observations and
data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters suggest the center is
still elongated and ill defined. However, given the expectation that
the system will become a tropical cyclone, and the risk of tropical
storm conditions for portions of the northwestern Gulf Coast, we
are initiating advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Five. The
initial intensity is set at a possibly generous 30 kt based on the
overnight scatterometer data.
 
The initial motion is uncertain given the system is still in its 
formative stage, but our best estimate is west-northwestward (285/4 
kt). The track models agree that the system should continue 
west-northwestward during the next day or so and approach the Upper 
Texas and southwestern Louisiana coast within the warning area on 
Tuesday. The official NHC track forecast lies very near the HFIP 
corrected consensus (HCCA), near the center of the guidance 
envelope. A 48-h post-tropical forecast point is shown for 
continuity, but the system will likely be dissipated by that time.
 
The small system is located over SSTs greater than 30 deg C, and the 
deep-layer shear appears fairly weak as diagnosed from the SHIPS 
guidance. Some strengthening is expected before the system reaches 
the coast on Tuesday, as long as it is able to develop a more 
cohesive tropical cyclone structure. Since the center is predicted 
to move onshore between 24-36 h, additional strengthening could 
occur between those forecast points that cannot be reflected in the 
official forecast. Given the anticipated small size of the system, 
it could be prone to quicker intensity changes, so additional 
strengthening beyond what is shown cannot be ruled out. The NHC 
intensity forecast lies at the top of the latest guidance.
 
 
Key Messages:
 
1. Potential Tropical Cyclone Five is expected to bring tropical
storm conditions to portions of the Upper Texas and southwestern
Louisiana coasts on Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect
from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line,
Louisiana.
 
2. Heavy rain will impact parts of the Upper Texas coast through
east-central Texas into far southwestern Louisiana Tuesday and
Wednesday as the system tracks inland. Flash flooding is likely
across this region, especially in urban areas.
 
3. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible along the Upper
Texas and southwestern Louisiana coasts.
 
 
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
 
INIT  31/1500Z 27.8N  91.0W   30 KT  35 MPH...POTENTIAL TROP CYCLONE
 12H  01/0000Z 28.3N  91.8W   35 KT  40 MPH...TROPICAL CYCLONE
 24H  01/1200Z 29.1N  93.2W   40 KT  45 MPH
 36H  02/0000Z 29.9N  94.4W   35 KT  40 MPH...INLAND
 48H  02/1200Z 31.1N  95.5W   25 KT  30 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND
 60H  03/0000Z...DISSIPATED
 
$$
Forecaster Reinhart

Source: Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Forecast Discussion Number 1

Issued at 500 AM HST Mon Aug 31 2026

000
WTPZ41 KNHC 311455
TCDEP1
 
Hurricane Karina Discussion Number  17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112026
500 AM HST Mon Aug 31 2026
 
Conventional satellite imagery shows that the inner core structure
of Karina has become a little less defined.  The cloud tops in
the northwestern portion of the eyewall have warmed to around -60
C, and the latest TAFB Dvorak satellite intensity estimate is
T5.5/102 kt.  The CMISS satellite intensity objective techniques 
range from 115 to 129 kt.  Based on these data, the initial
intensity remains at 120 kt.
 
Karina continues to move generally westward, estimated at 275
degrees at 7 kt. A narrow but extensive mid-level ridge is parked
to the north of the hurricane, and this feature will likely remain
the dominant steering impact on Karina over the next several days.
Toward the end of the forecast period, the original ridge becomes
eroded by a mid-latitude trough digging into the western US coast,
but a more meridionally oriented ridge takes its place to the
northwest of Karina, which should act to gradually slow its forward
motion.  The current NHC forecast track has been adjusted
slightly to the south of the previous track based on the guidance
from the HFIP Corrected Consensus Approach (HCCA) and Google
DeepMind (GDMI) guidance.
 
While environmental conditions should remain favorable in the short
term, the hurricane could experience some intensity fluctuations due
to inner-core changes.  Karina may develop annular characteristics
that could help reduce the rate of weakening the cyclone is forecast
to undergo. The current SHIPS statistical intensity models indicate
that relative humidity beyond 72 h will drop below 40%, 
Consequently, abundant dry, stable air will impact the hurricane.   
Once Karina moves over cooler ocean waters past 96 h, and more dry 
air is pulled into the hurricane's inner core, the rate of 
weakening could increase at a faster rate indicated in the 
official forecast which is close to the HCCA corrected consensus.
 
Karina's wind radii have been adjusted based on 0553 UTC METOP-B/C
ASCAT overpasses, and 0757 UTC OSCAT data.
 
 
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
 
INIT  31/1500Z 17.4N 125.1W  120 KT 140 MPH
 12H  01/0000Z 17.6N 126.4W  120 KT 140 MPH
 24H  01/1200Z 18.0N 128.4W  115 KT 130 MPH
 36H  02/0000Z 18.4N 130.3W  110 KT 125 MPH
 48H  02/1200Z 18.8N 132.3W  100 KT 115 MPH
 60H  03/0000Z 19.2N 134.2W   95 KT 110 MPH
 72H  03/1200Z 19.5N 136.1W   90 KT 105 MPH
 96H  04/1200Z 20.2N 139.9W   80 KT  90 MPH
120H  05/1200Z 21.1N 143.7W   70 KT  80 MPH
 
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Forecaster Katz/Roberts

Source: Hurricane Karina Forecast Discussion Number 17