Updated at 12:50 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2007

Fewer cyclones in NOAA's Hawai'i forecast for this year

By Dan Nakaso
Advertiser Staff Writer

Gov. Linda Lingle signed into law today an act that would provide partial reimbursements for wind-resistive measures, including residential safe rooms. At a ceremony today she also signed a proclamation declaring this week "Hurricane Preparedness Week." RICHARD AMBO |The Honolulu Advertiser

The Central Pacific is forecast to have two to three tropical cyclones this year, a number slightly below average, said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Central Pacific Hurricane center in Honolulu.

Hawai'i normally receives four to five tropical cyclones a year, two of which reach hurricane intensity.

Last year, Hawai'i had five tropical cyclones.

At a ceremony at the Central Pacific Hurricane Center this morning, Gov. Linda Lingle signed a proclamation declaring this week "Hurricane Preparedness Week."

Reach Dan Nakaso at dnakaso@honoluluadvertiser.com.