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Tropical Depression Three (2013)

Three came within 493 km of Hawaii, passing to the south as a tropical depression on 16 August 2013. Across 5 official forecasts the nearest approach ever predicted was 496 km from Hawaii.

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Satellite photo of Tropical Depression Three (2013)
Three on 17 August 2013 — NASA Worldview / GIBS (EOSDIS)
Peak intensity
30 kt (35 mph)
Lowest pressure
1007 mb
Closest pass
493 km (306 mi) from Hawaii
When
16 August 2013
Distance from Honolulu
736 km (458 mi)
Lifetime
12 days 9 August 2013 – 21 August 2013
Official forecasts
5
Approached from the
south

The closest pass

At its closest, Three was 493 km (306 mi) from Hawaii on 16 August 2013, as a disturbance with 25 kt (29 mph) winds, approaching from the south.

The forecasts

The archive holds 5 official forecast packages for Three, issued between 19 August 2013 and 20 August 2013. The replay shows each one as it stood at the moment it was issued — not the track we know now.

Lead timeMean track error
24 h28 nm

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