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Forecasters Predict Uptick in Hurricane Activity

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Molly Solomon

Published May 21, 2014 at 6:40 PM HST

NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team

Hawaii could see an uptick in tropical cyclones this hurricane season. Weather forecasters are predicting an 80% chance of normal or above-normal activity. HPR’s Molly Solomon has more.

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Molly Solomon

Molly Solomon joined HPR in May 2012 as an intern for the morning talk show The Conversation. She has since worn a variety of hats around the station, doing everything from board operator to producer.

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