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Hawaii Hurricane Genevieve
/həˈwaɪi ˈhɜːrɪkeɪn ˈdʒɛnəviːv/
Definition
1
A powerful Category 4 hurricane that occurred in the Central Pacific basin in August 2020, notable for its rapid intensification and passage south of the Hawaiian Islands.
2
A rare meteorological event that serves as a reminder that even in the middle of the Pacific, the atmosphere has a flair for the dramatic.
Examples
Hawaii Hurricane Genevieve decided to skip the tropical vacation in the islands and instead put on quite a show in the open ocean.
If Genevieve had checked a calendar, she might have realized that Hawaii already has enough excitement without a Category 4 guest.
Tracking Hawaii Hurricane Genevieve was the meteorologist's way of playing a high-stakes game of 'the floor is lava' with the Pacific Ocean.