As expected, Hurricane Felicia has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Due to enter Hawaiian waters sometime Monday night, her winds have weakened to 60 knots. She’s also being torn apart by wind shear:

HURRICANE FELICIA HAS SUFFERED SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH INCREASING VERTICAL WIND SHEAR DURING PAST SEVERAL HOURS. THE LATEST UW/CIMSS WIND SHEAR ANALYSIS INDICATES VALUES OF 257 DEG/21 KT. THE LATEST INFRARED SATELLITE IMAGERY AND HURRICANE RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT
DATA SHOW THE NEGATIVE AFFECTS OF THIS SHEAR.

As Felicia crossed over the 140W meridian, she is now tracked by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, where you can follow the updates.

It’s about five days out, but Hurricane Felicia is coming to Hawaii. As of right now (5 August 2009, afternoon) it’s a Category 3 hurricane, making it the strongest of the 2009 Pacific hurricane season to date.

Forecasts have it weakening to a tropical depression by the time it gets close to Hawaii, though.

For you worriers in the crowd, yes, we’re stocking up on supplies just in case.

Those interested can follow the updates at the National Hurricane Center.