1988 Pacific hurricane season 2187780 215603357 2008-05-28T22:30:05Z Kozuch 1339567 clean up + reference formating fixes using [[Project:AutoWikiBrowser|AWB]] {{Infobox hurricane season | Basin=EPac | Track=1988 Pacific hurricane season summary.jpg | Year=1988 | First storm formed=[[June 15]], [[1988]] | Last storm dissipated=[[November 2]], [[1988]] | Strongest storm name=[[#Hurricane Hector|Hector]] | Strongest storm winds=125 | Strongest CPac name=[[#Hurricane Uleki|Uleki]] | Strongest CPac winds=105 | Total storms=15 | Total hurricanes=7 | Total intense=3 | Fatalities=3 | five seasons=[[1986 Pacific hurricane season|1986]], [[1987 Pacific hurricane season|1987]], '''1988''', [[1989 Pacific hurricane season|1989]], [[1990 Pacific hurricane season|1990]]}} The '''1988 Pacific hurricane season''' was a [[Pacific hurricane]] season that saw a below-average amount of [[tropical cyclones]] form, and that had only one [[landfall (meteorology)|landfalling]] storm. It officially began [[May 15]], [[1988]] in the eastern Pacific, and [[June 1]], [[1988]] in the central Pacific and lasted until [[November 30]], [[1988]]. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern [[Pacific Ocean]]. The first named storm, Tropical Storm Aletta, formed on [[June 16]], and the last-named storm, Tropical Storm Miriam, was previously named [[Hurricane Joan-Miriam|Hurricane Joan]] in the Atlantic Ocean before crossing [[Central America]] and re-emerging in the eastern Pacific; Miriam continued westward and dissipated on [[November 2]]. The season produced 23&nbsp;tropical depressions, of which 15 attained tropical storm status. Seven storms reached hurricane status, three of which became [[tropical cyclone scales|major hurricanes]]. The strongest storm of the season, Hurricane Hector, formed on [[July 30]] to the south of Mexico and reached peak winds of 145&nbsp;mph (230&nbsp;km/h)&mdash;Category&nbsp;4 status&mdash;before dissipating over open waters on [[August 9]]; Hector was never a threat to land. Tropical Storm Gilma was the only cyclone in the season to make landfall, crossing the [[Hawaiian Islands]], although there were numerous near-misses. Gilma's Hawaiian landfall was unusual, but not unprecedented. ==Seasonal activity== [[Image:Gilma Fabio Hector (1988).JPG|right|thumb|220px|The remnants of Tropical Storm Gilma (top-left), Hurricane Fabio (center-left), and Hurricane Hector (top-right), on [[August 3]], [[1988]]]] The total tropical activity in the season was below-average. There were 13 cyclones in the Eastern Pacific, as well as two in the Central. Of the 15 cyclones, one crossed from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] into the Pacific, and another moved from the Central Pacific to the Western Pacific. In the Eastern Pacific, there were seven cyclones peaking as a tropical storm, and six hurricanes, of which two reached Category&nbsp;3 intensity or higher on the [[Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale]]. A tropical storm and a major hurricane occurred in the Central Pacific.<ref name="pastprofile">{{cite web|author=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|year=1996|title=Average Cumulative Number of Systems Per Year|accessdate=2007-10-13|publisher=National Hurricane Center| url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gifs/pastprofileEP.gif}}</ref> Tropical Storm Gilma made the only landfalls of the season in the Hawaiian Islands, causing some rainfall, but no direct deaths or damage occurred as a result of it.<ref name="gilmaprelim1"/><ref name="gilmaprelim2"/> These were the only landfalls in the season that were made, which is unusual as most landfalls in the Eastern Pacific occur on the Mexican coast. This is due to the closeness of the Mexican region to the major source of tropical activity to the west of [[Central America]].<ref name="cienciasuniversidadsource">{{cite web|author=Centro de Ciencias de la Atmósfera|year=2003|title=Climatology of landfalling hurricanes and tropical storms in Mexico|accessdate=2008-03-12|publisher=Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México|format=PDF| url=http://www.ejournal.unam.mx/atm/Vol16-4/ATM16401.pdf}}</ref> Hurricane Uleki, the strongest hurricane in the Central Pacific region during the season, caused two drownings in [[Oahu]] and heavy [[waves]] hit the coast of the [[Hawaiian Islands]].<ref name="cphc"/> [[Tropical Storm Miriam]], the last storm of the season, formed as a result of Hurricane Joan from the Atlantic, and flooding resulted in parts of [[Central America]], due to heavy rainfall.<ref name="miriamprelim1"/> <div style="clear:both;"></div> ==Storms== <timeline> ImageSize = width:800 height:150 PlotArea = top:10 bottom:30 right:20 left:20 AlignBars = early DateFormat = dd/mm/yyyy Period = from:01/06/1988 till:01/12/1988 TimeAxis = orientation:horizontal ScaleMinor = grid:black unit:month increment:1 start:01/06/1988 Colors = id:canvas value:gray(0.88) id:GP value:red id:TD value:rgb(0.38,0.73,1) id:TS value:rgb(0,0.98,0.96) id:C1 value:rgb(1,1,0.80) id:C2 value:rgb(1,0.91,0.46) id:C3 value:rgb(1,0.76,0.25) id:C4 value:rgb(1,0.56,0.13) id:C5 value:rgb(1,0.38,0.38) Backgroundcolors = canvas:canvas BarData = barset:Hurricane bar:Month PlotData= barset:Hurricane width:10 align:left fontsize:S shift:(4,-4) anchor:till from:15/06/1988 till:18/06/1988 color:TD text:"One-E" from:16/06/1988 till:21/06/1988 color:TS text:"Aletta" from:20/06/1988 till:22/06/1988 color:TS text:"Bud" from:01/07/1988 till:04/07/1988 color:TD text:"Four-E" from:08/07/1988 till:15/07/1988 color:C1 text:"Carlotta" barset:break from:19/07/1988 till:26/07/1988 color:TS text:"Daniel" from:27/07/1988 till:02/08/1988 color:TD text:"Emilia" from:28/07/1988 till:09/08/1988 color:C4 text:"Fabio" from:28/07/1988 till:29/07/1988 color:TD text:"Nine-E" from:28/07/1988 till:03/08/1988 color:TS text:"Gilma" from:30/07/1988 till:09/08/1988 color:C4 text:"Hector" barset:break from:05/08/1988 till:13/08/1988 color:C2 text:"Iva" from:16/08/1988 till:21/08/1988 color:TS text:"John" from:26/08/1988 till:28/08/1988 color:TD text:"Fifteen-E" from:28/08/1988 till:08/09/1988 color:C3 text:"Uleki" from:29/08/1988 till:06/09/1988 color:C1 text:"Kristy" from:06/09/1988 till:08/09/1988 color:TD text:"Seventeen-E" barset:break from:12/09/1988 till:15/09/1988 color:TD text:"Eighteen-E" from:21/09/1988 till:25/09/1988 color:TS text:"Wila" from:21/09/1988 till:25/09/1988 color:C2 text:"Lane" from:11/10/1988 till:12/10/1988 color:TD text:"Twenty-E" barset:break from:23/10/1988 till:02/11/1988 color:TS text:"Miriam" barset:skip bar:Month width:6 align:center fontsize:S shift:(0,-20) anchor:middle color:canvas from:01/06/1988 till:01/07/1988 text:June from:01/07/1988 till:01/08/1988 text:July from:01/08/1988 till:01/09/1988 text:August from:01/09/1988 till:01/10/1988 text:September from:01/10/1988 till:01/11/1988 text:October from:01/11/1988 till:01/12/1988 text:November </timeline> <div style='text-align: center;'> '''Timeline of tropical activity in 1988 Pacific hurricane season''' </div> ===Tropical Depression One-E=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Depression One-E | category=depression | type=tropical depression | image=TD 1E 16 jun 1988 1502Z.jpg | formed=[[June 15]] | dissipated=[[June 18]] | highest winds=35&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (60&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=N/A&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="tcm1517z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression One-E Marine Advisory One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-02|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td1e/marine/tcm1517z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcm1818z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression One-E Marine Advisory Fourteen|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-02|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td1e/marine/tcm1818z.gif}}</ref>}} A tropical disturbance organized into the first eastern Pacific tropical depression of the season on [[June 15]]. A [[Atmospheric convection|convective]] band on the north and west sides of the system became well-defined, and anticyclonic [[outflow (meteorology)|outflow]] allowed for initial organization.<ref name="tcd1518z">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression One-E Discussion One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-02|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td1e/tropdisc/tcd1518z.gif}}</ref> After forming, the depression tracked west-southwestward and intensified due to disrupted outflow from a large [[air stream]] disturbance.<ref name="tcd1603z">{{cite web|author=Clark|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Three|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-02|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td1e/tropdisc/tcd1603z.gif}}</ref> On [[June 16]], strong convection with spiral [[squall#tropical cyclones|banding]] developed over the depression, although it failed to strengthen further.<ref name="tcd1621z">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Six|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-02|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td1e/tropdisc/tcd1621z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcd1703z">{{cite web|author=Clark|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Seven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-02|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td1e/tropdisc/tcd1703z.gif}}</ref> A low pressure system northwest of the depression in combination with Tropical Storm Aletta to the northeast caused the depression to weaken, and it dissipated on [[June 18]].<ref name="tcd1818z">{{cite web|author=Case|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression One-E Discussion Fourteen|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-02|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td1e/tropdisc/tcd1818z.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear:both"></div> ===Tropical Storm Aletta=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Storm Aletta | category=storm | type=tropical storm | track=Aletta 1988 track.png | image=Aletta 18 jun 1988 1420Z.jpg | formed=[[June 16]] | dissipated=[[June 21]] | highest winds=70&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (115&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=992&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="alettaprelim3">{{cite web|author=Harold P. Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Aletta Prelim 3|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-23|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/aletta/prelim03.gif}}</ref>}} A tropical wave moved off the coast of Africa and progressed westward through the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and [[Caribbean Sea]], before crossing over Central America on [[June 13]] and emerging into the warm waters of the east Pacific on [[June 14]]. Shortly after, satellite imagery showed good upper-level outflow, although cloud banding remained disorganized. On [[June 16]], the broad circulation better organized on the [[Ordinal direction|northeastern]] section, with deep convection developing. A tropical depression formed later that day about 200&nbsp;miles (320&nbsp;km) to the southeast of [[Acapulco]], [[Mexico]]. It developed further as it moved northward toward the southwest coast of Mexico, and had organized sufficiently to be named Tropical Storm Aletta on [[June 17]]. The cyclone drifted north-northwest for the next 36&nbsp;hours before turning westward, parallel to the Mexican coast. The storm began to lose its convection on [[June 19]] and weakened into a tropical depression later that day. The depression weakened further into a weak low-level circulation before dissipating on [[June 21]].<ref name="alettaprelim1">{{cite web|author=Harold P. Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Aletta Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-30|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/aletta/prelim01.gif}}</ref> Although Aletta approached the [[Acapulco]] area of the Mexican coast, it did not make landfall. The portion of coast affected by Aletta received heavy [[rainfall]]; unofficial reports state that one person died as a result of the storm, and the storm produced some damage due to rainfall and [[flooding]].<ref name="alettaprelim2">{{cite web|author=Harold P. Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Aletta Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-30|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/aletta/prelim02.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Storm Bud=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Storm Bud | category=storm | type=tropical storm | track=Bud 1988 track.png | image=Bud 22 june 1988 1432Z.jpg | formed=[[June 20]] | dissipated=[[June 22]] | highest winds=50&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (80&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=1000&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="budprelim2">{{cite web|author=Miles Lawrence|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Bud Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-26|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/bud/prelim02.gif}}</ref>}} Satellite imagery first detected a low-level circulation on [[June 20]], associated with some heavy convection, 200&nbsp;miles (325&nbsp;km) south of the [[Mexico]]–[[Guatemala]] border, and it intensified into a tropical depression. The cyclone moved northwest then west-northwest over two days. A 40&nbsp;mph (65&nbsp;km/h) wind report from a ship on [[June 21]] allowed the depression to be upgraded to Tropical Storm Bud later that day. For the next day, the low-level circulation moved away from its deep convection, dissipating near [[Acapulco]], [[Mexico]]. A portion of Bud remaining over land may have been part of the reason for the lack of strengthening of the cyclone. No damage or casualties were reported as a result of Bud.<ref name="budprelim1">{{cite web|author=Miles Lawrence|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Bud Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-26|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/bud/prelim01.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Depression Four-E=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Depression Four-E | category=depression | type=tropical depression | image=TD 4E 01 july 1988 2259Z.jpg | formed=[[July 1]] | dissipated=[[July 4]] | highest winds=30&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (50&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=N/A&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="tcm0121z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Four-E Marine Advisory One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-03|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td4e/marine/tcm0121z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcm0403z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Four-E Marine Advisory Ten|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-03|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td4e/marine/tcm0403z.gif}}</ref>}} A system developed in the eastern Pacific, and later strengthened into a tropical depression on [[July 1]], when it obtained a better defined low-level circulation. The center was exposed, with little convection on the northeast side, due to shear aloft.<ref name="tcd0121z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Four-E Discussion One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-03|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td4e/tropdisc/tcd0121z.gif}}</ref> The system moved to the northwest, while shear continued to move the deep convection of the cyclone to the southwest of its center of circulation.<ref name="tcd0203z">{{cite web|author=Case|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Four-E Discussion Two|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-03|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td4e/tropdisc/tcd0203z.gif}}</ref> The circulation completely lacked deep convection late on [[July 2]], although it continued to have a well-defined low-level center.<ref name="tcd0221z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Four-E Discussion Five|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-03|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td4e/tropdisc/tcd0221z.gif}}</ref> The depression drifted slowly northward, located south of [[Baja California]], before dissipating just south of the peninsula on [[July 4]], with no circulation or deep convection detected.<ref name="tcd0321z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Four-E Discussion Nine|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-03|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td4e/tropdisc/tcd0321z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcd0403z">{{cite web|author=Case|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Four-E Discussion Ten|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-03|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td4e/tropdisc/tcd0403z.gif}}</ref> A small amount of associated rainfall affected [[Baja California]], as the cyclone passed near the peninsula.<ref name="tcp0321z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Four-E Advisory Nine|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-03|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td4e/public/tcp0321z.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Hurricane Carlotta=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Hurricane Carlotta | category=cat1 | type=hurricane | track=Carlotta 1988 track.png | image=Carlotta 11 july 1988 2254Z.jpg | formed=[[July 8]] | dissipated=[[July 15]] | highest winds=75&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (120&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=987&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="carlottaprelim2">{{cite web|author=RAC/BAM|year=1988|title=Hurricane Carlotta Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-26|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/carlotta/prelim02.gif}}</ref>}} A tropical wave moved off the western coast of [[Africa]] on [[June 23]], and for the next two weeks, moved through the tropical waters of the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and later crossed [[Central America]]. It began developing further when it entered the [[Pacific Ocean]] and became a dense area of moisture and cloudiness. The wave developed into a disturbance on [[July 8]], and attained tropical depression status in the afternoon on [[July 8]], south of Mexico. After entering a favorable area of warm waters, the depression strengthened to Tropical Storm Carlotta on [[July 9]]. Carlotta continued to develop, reached peak strength, and developed into Hurricane Carlotta on [[July 11]].<ref name="carlottaprelim1">{{cite web|author=RAC/BAM|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Carlotta Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-26|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/carlotta/prelim01.gif}}</ref> During the duration of the storm, Carlotta was not considered a hurricane, however after post-season reanalysis Carlotta's strength was upgraded to minimal hurricane status.<ref name="monthlyweatherreview">{{cite web|first=Harold P.|last=Gerrish|coauthors=Mayfield, Max|year=1988|title=Eastern North Pacific Tropical Cyclones of 1988|publisher=Monthly Weather Review|format=PDF|accessdate=2008-03-13|url=http://ams.allenpress.com/archive/1520-0493/117/10/pdf/i1520-0493-117-10-2266.pdf}}</ref> As it moved into less favorable conditions it lost strength and weakened to a tropical storm on [[July 12]]. Carlotta began to lose its deep convection, and weakened into a tropical depression on [[July 13]] as it moved into cooler waters. It later moved [[west-southwest]] and dissipated on [[July 15]].<ref name="carlottaprelim1"/> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Storm Daniel=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Storm Daniel | category=storm | type=tropical storm | track=Daniel 1988 track.png | image=Daniel 24 july 1988 0004Z.jpg | formed=[[July 19]] | dissipated=[[July 26]] | highest winds=65&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (105&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=994&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="danielprelim2">{{cite web|author=GBC|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Daniel Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-26|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/daniel/prelim02.gif}}</ref>}} A tropical wave moved off the coast of northwestern [[Africa]] on [[July 4]], and moved through tropical regions of the northern Atlantic and [[Caribbean Sea]] without the indication of development. The tropical disturbance crossed [[Central America]] on [[July 14]], and from then until [[July 18]], the westward motion decreased, as convection and organization increased over warm waters. It developed into a tropical depression on [[July 19]], and into Tropical Storm Daniel {{convert|600|mi|km}} [[Ordinal direction|southwest]] of the southern tip of Baja California on [[July 20]]. A high pressure system over the western United States and northern [[Mexico]] forced Daniel and an upper-level low on parallel west-northwest paths. Daniel stayed generally the same strength for the next few days, reaching peak strength on [[July 23]]. Daniel declined into a tropical depression on [[July 25]] and dissipated on [[July 26]].<ref name="danielprelim1">{{cite web|author=GBC|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Daniel Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-26|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/daniel/prelim01.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Storm Emilia=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Storm Emilia | category=storm | type=tropical storm | track=Emilia 1988 track.png | image=Emilia 30 july 1988 1545Z.jpg | formed=[[July 27]] | dissipated=[[August 2]] | highest winds=70&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (115&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=992&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="emiliaprelim2">{{cite web|author=Jim Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Emilia Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-26|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/emilia/prelim02.gif}}</ref> }} A tropical wave crossed [[Central America]] rapidly into the Pacific on [[July 24]]. The wave's convection increased on [[July 25]] as it moved further into Pacific waters. It then attained tropical depression status on [[July 27]] and gradual strengthening followed. On [[July 29]], the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Emilia, 600&nbsp;miles (965&nbsp;km) [[Ordinal direction|southwest]] of [[Baja California]]. Emilia could not develop deep convection near its center and remained a tropical storm, even though in warm waters. Vertical wind shear from an upper-level low just to the west of Baja California prohibited Emilia from developing. Emilia reached peak strength on [[July 30]], but following this Emilia became overwhelmed with wind shear. Shearing on the deep convection in various parts of the storm weakened Emilia. It weakened into a tropical depression again on [[August 1]], and it steered to the southwest as convection decreased. The depression dissipated on [[August 2]], and its remnants remained for a few more days before disappearing.<ref name="emiliaprelim1">{{cite web|author=Jim Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Emilia Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-26|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/emilia/prelim01.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Hurricane Fabio=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Hurricane Fabio | category=cat4 | type=hurricane | track=Fabio 1988 track.png | image=Fabio 03 aug 1988 0133Z.jpg | formed=[[July 28]] | dissipated=[[August 9]] | highest winds=140&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (225&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=943&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="fabioprelim3">{{cite web|author=BMM|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Fabio Prelim 3|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-28|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/fabio/prelim03.gif}}</ref>}} A well-organized [[Intertropical Convergence Zone|ITCZ]] disturbance with deep convection organized further over the northeastern [[Pacific Ocean]] on [[July 28]].<ref name="monthlyweatherreview"/><ref name="fabioprelim1">{{cite web|author=BMM|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Fabio Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-28|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/fabio/prelim01.gif}}</ref> It developed into a tropical depression later that day, while {{convert|1000|mi|km}} southwest of the southern tip of [[Baja California]].<ref name="fabioprelim1"/> The position of Fabio's formation was much further south and west than where most tropical cyclones form during the same time period.<ref name="monthlyweatherreview"/> The depression moved westward while gradually strengthening and it developed into Tropical Storm Fabio on [[July 29]]. It intensified further over the next few days and it intensified into a hurricane on [[July 31]]. The system increased its speed as it steadily strengthened further. A [[Trough (meteorology)|trough]] turned the storm west-northwestward on [[August 3]]. Satellite estimates indicated that Fabio reached its maximum intensity later on [[August 3]], with a well-defined eye with very deep convection surrounding it. The [[Central Pacific Hurricane Center]] issued a tropical storm watch for the [[Big Island]] on [[August 4]], due to the threatening west-northwest turn towards it. However, the retreat of a trough later turned Fabio back to the west and the CPHC discontinued the tropical storm watch on [[August 5]].<ref name="fabioprelim1"/> Fabio's good upper-level conditions later weakened and began to lose its convection over cooler waters.<ref name="monthlyweatherreview"/> Fabio quickly weakened and it weakened into a tropical storm again later on [[August 5]], and back to a depression on [[August 6]]. The depression turned west-northwestward again on [[August 8]], but Fabio dissipated on [[August 9]].<ref name="fabioprelim1"/> As the cyclone moved near the [[Hawaii]]an islands, heavy rainfall fell across the chain, peaking at 18.75&nbsp;inches (476&nbsp;mm) near [[Pāpa'ikou, Hawai'i|Pāpa'ikou]] on the island of [[Hawaii (island)|Hawaii]].<ref name="hpc">{{cite web|author=Hydrometeorological Prediction Center|year=1988|title=Tropical Cyclone Point Maxima|publisher=Hydrometeorological Prediction Center|accessdate=2007-01-29|url=http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/tcmaxima.html}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Depression Nine-E=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Depression Nine-E | category=depression | type=tropical depression | image=Tropical Depression Nine-E (1988).JPG | formed=[[July 28]] | dissipated=[[July 29]] | highest winds=30&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (50&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=N/A&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="tcm2821z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Nine-E Marine Advisory One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-04|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td9e/marine/tcm2821z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcm2903z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Nine-E Marine Advisory Two|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-04|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td9e/marine/tcm2903z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcm2921z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Nine-E Marine Advisory Fine|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-04|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td9e/marine/tcm2921z.gif}}</ref>}} A tropical depression developed in the eastern Pacific on [[July 28]], forecasted to be absorbed by a very close nearby depression, later Tropical Storm Gilma.<ref name="tcd2821z">{{cite web|author=Case|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Nine-E Discussion One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-04|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td9e/tropdisc/tcd2821z.gif}}</ref> The depression moved northward, although in unfavorable conditions.<ref name="tcd2903z">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Nine-E Discussion Two|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-04|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td9e/tropdisc/tcd2903z.gif}}</ref> The cyclone weakened as the depression to the southwest strengthened further. Limited deep convection developed with the system, although the cyclone continued in unfavorable conditions with shearing.<ref name="tcd2909z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Nine-E Discussion Three|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-04|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td9e/tropdisc/tcd2909z.gif}}</ref> Visible satellite imagery later showed a very weak system, and the storm dissipated on [[July 29]].<ref name="tcd2921z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Nine-E Discussion Five|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-04|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td9e/tropdisc/tcd2921z.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Storm Gilma=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Storm Gilma | category=storm | type=tropical storm | track=Gilma 1988 track.png | image=Tropical Storm Gilma (1988).JPG | formed=[[July 28]] | dissipated=[[August 3]] | highest winds=50&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (80&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=1000&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="gilmaprelim3">{{cite web|author=BMM|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Gilma Prelim 3|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-28|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/gilma/prelim03.gif}}</ref>}} A wave that previously moved through the Atlantic from the northwest coast of Africa, crossed over Central America into the Pacific on [[July 17]] or [[July 18]]. On [[July 19]], this disturbance was 700&nbsp;miles (1125&nbsp;km) to the southeast of the developing [[Tropical Storm Daniel]]. The system moved westward for the following week without any signs of intensification. However on July 26 and 27, the system appeared to be strengthening due to a banding pattern. By [[July 28]], the convection underwent further organization with some weak outflow high in the storm. It developed into a tropical depression later on [[July 28]], much further west then most east Pacific storms develop at. For the next day the cyclone remained fairly stationary, but began to strengthen over warm waters. On [[July 29]] the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Gilma, based on satellite imagery. Limited intensification followed, due to shear high in the storm. It weakened a tropical depression again on [[July 30]], due to weakness depicted in satellite imagery. Gilma then moved west-northwestward through the northeast Pacific. The depression skirted the [[Hawaiian Islands]], but dissipated near [[Oahu]] on [[August 3]].<ref name="gilmaprelim1">{{cite web|author=BMM|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Gilma Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-28|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/gilma/prelim01.gif}}</ref> On the [[Hawaiian Islands]] there were no direct damage or deaths, although some rainfall occurred on the islands.<ref name="gilmaprelim2">{{cite web|author=BMM|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Gilma Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-28|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/gilma/prelim02.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Hurricane Hector=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Hurricane Hector | category=cat4 | type=hurricane | track=Hector 1988 track.png | image=Hector 03 aug 1988 2342Z.jpg | formed=[[July 30]] | dissipated=[[August 9]] | highest winds=145&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (235&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=935&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="hectorprelim2">{{cite web|author=MBL|year=1988|title=Hurricane Hector Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-29|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/hector/prelim02.gif}}</ref>}} A tropical depression formed on [[July 30]], while 400&nbsp;miles (645&nbsp;km) south of [[Acapulco]], [[Mexico]]. The depression tracked west-northwestward, becoming Tropical Storm Hector on [[July 31]]. Its west-northwest motion continued, due to an area of high pressure to its north, and Hector intensified into a hurricane on [[August 2]]. Based on satellite data, the hurricane is estimated to have reached its peak intensity of 145&nbsp;mph (235&nbsp;km/h) on [[August 3]]; this made Hector a Category&nbsp;4 hurricane on the [[Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale]], which was the strongest storm of the season. Hector began to move due west on [[August 5]] and it had already begun weakening. The storm continued westward increasing its forward speed. On [[August 6]] it had appeared Hector had strengthened, but steadily weakened afterwards and finally dissipated on [[August 9]], while 650&nbsp;miles (1,045&nbsp;km) east of [[Hilo]], [[Hawaii]]. Hector maintained an eye throughout its existence as a hurricane, and was never a threat to land.<ref name="hectorprelim1">{{cite web|author=MBL|year=1988|title=Hurricane Hector Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-29|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/hector/prelim01.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Hurricane Iva=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Hurricane Iva | category=cat2 | type=hurricane | track=Iva 1988 track.png | image=Iva 07 aug 1988 2258Z.jpg | formed=[[August 5]] | dissipated=[[August 13]] | highest winds=105&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (170&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=968&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="ivaprelim2">{{cite web|author=RAC|year=1988|title=Hurricane Iva Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-29|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/iva/prelim02.gif}}</ref>}} A wave that first came off the northwest coast of Africa moved through the Atlantic, before entering the East Pacific on [[August 4]]. The wave developed more organized convection when it entered the region, and it turned into a tropical depression on [[August 5]], while 165&nbsp;miles (270&nbsp;km) south of [[Oaxaca]], [[Mexico]].<ref name="monthlyweatherreview"/><ref name="ivaprelim1"/> It developed into Tropical Storm Iva on [[August 6]]. Iva turned on a west-northwestward course and continued strengthening, before it developed into a hurricane on [[August 7]]. The cyclone moved northwestward after becoming a hurricane, and satellites estimate it reached peak intensity on [[August 8]]. On the same day Iva passed within 50&nbsp;miles (80&nbsp;km) of [[Socorro Island]]. Winds of 45&nbsp;mph (70&nbsp;km/h) were reported on the island along with moderate rain. The storm moved through cooler waters for the next day, and began to weaken. Ivo declined into a tropical storm again on [[August 9]], and by [[August 10]] the cyclone lost its deep convection along with organization. It intensified into a tropical depression again on [[August 11]], and moved southwest due to a high pressure before dissipating on [[August 3]].<ref name="ivaprelim1">{{cite web|author=RAC|year=1988|title=Hurricane Iva Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-29|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/iva/prelim01.gif}}</ref> For unknown reasons, Iva was retired from the lists of Eastern Pacific storm names.<ref name="aoml">{{cite web|author=Gary Padgett, Jack Beven, and James Lewis Free|year=2006|title=What names have been retired in the Atlantic and East Pacific basin?|publisher=Hurricane Research Division|accessdate=2006-12-08|url=http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/B3.html}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Depression Thirteen-E=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E | category=depression | type=tropical depression | image=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E (1988).JPG | formed=[[August 12]] | dissipated=[[August 14]] | highest winds=30&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (50&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=N/A&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="tcm1203z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Marine Advisory One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-06|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td13e/marine/tcm1203z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcm1421z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Marine Advisory Twelve|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-06|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td13e/marine/tcm1421z.gif}}</ref>}} A tropical depression formed on [[August 12]], with movement towards the west-northwest.<ref name="tcm1421z"/> It continued toward the west-northwest, near the circulation of Tropical Storm Iva.<ref name="tcd1215z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Discussion Three|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-06|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td13e/tropdisc/tcd1215z.gif}}</ref> The low-level circulation of the cyclone was displaced to the east of the deep convection, and the system moved to the [[Ordinal directions|northwest]].<ref name="tcd1303z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Discussion Four|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-06|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td13e/tropdisc/tcd1303z.gif}}</ref> The depression lost much of its convection later on [[August 13]], and it had a less defined center.<ref name="tcd1315z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Discussion Six|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-06|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td13e/tropdisc/tcd1315z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcd1321z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Discussion Seven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-06|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td13e/tropdisc/tcd1321z.gif}}</ref> The cyclone turned to the south, and lost its associated deep convection.<ref name="tcd1409z">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Discussion Ten|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-06|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td13e/tropdisc/tcd1409z.gif}}</ref> Some weak convection redeveloped near the center, but the depression dissipated later on [[August 14]].<ref name="tcd1415z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Discussion Eleven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-06|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td13e/tropdisc/tcd1415z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcd1421z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Discussion Eleven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-06|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td13e/tropdisc/tcd1421z.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Storm John=== {{infobox hurricane small |name=Tropical Storm John | category=storm | type=tropical storm | track=John 1988 track.png | image=Tropical Storm John (1988).JPG | formed=[[August 16]] | dissipated=[[August 21]] | highest winds=40&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (65&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=1004&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="johnprelim2">{{cite web|author=GBC|year=1988|title=Hurricane John Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-29|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/john/prelim02.gif}}</ref>}} A disturbance that passed off the northwestern African coast on [[August 3]] crossed the Atlantic Ocean, before entering into the Pacific. A tropical depression formed in the East Pacific on [[August 16]], 150&nbsp;miles (240&nbsp;km) southwest of [[Manzanillo, Colima|Manzanillo]], [[Mexico]], based on satellite estimates. The cyclone progressed slowly northwestward, and intensified Tropical Storm John on [[August 17]], less than 24&nbsp;hours after its formation. John continued northwest for a short while, before the low-level center of circulation had been exposed. John degenerated to a tropical depression on [[August 18]] due to a lack of convection, made a loop while less than 100&nbsp;miles (160&nbsp;km) south of the southern tip of [[Baja California]]. It shortly became a little better organized after completing the loop on [[August 20]], but John dissipated on [[August 21]], southwest of Baja California, due to shearing and cold waters. Its remnants continued northwestward parallel to the southwest coast of Baja California. John caused no reported deaths or damage.<ref name="johnprelim1">{{cite web|author=GBC|year=1988|title=Hurricane John Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-29|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/john/prelim01.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Depression Fifteen-E=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Depression Fifteen-E | category=depression | type=tropical depression | image=Tropical Depression Fifteen-E (1988).JPG | formed=[[August 26]] | dissipated=[[August 28]] | highest winds=35&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (60&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=N/A&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="tcm2621z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Marine Advisory One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td15e/marine/tcm2621z.gif}}</ref><ref name="td15tcm2821z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Marine Advisory Nine|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td15e/marine/tcm2821z.gif}}</ref>}} On [[August 26]], a disturbance south of [[Baja California]] organized into Tropical Depression Fifteen-E. Initially, the system moved [[Ordinal directions|northwest]] towards cooler waters<ref name="tcd2621z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Discussion One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td15e/tropdisc/tcd2621z.gif}}</ref> as the location of the low-level circulation was to the [[Ordinal direction|southwest]] of the deep convection associated with the cyclone.<ref name="tcd2703z">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Discussion Two|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td15e/tropdisc/tcd2703z.gif}}</ref> The center drifted to the east of the small area of concentrated convection, and its intensity remained steady.<ref name="tcd2803z">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Discussion Six|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td15e/tropdisc/tcd2803z.gif}}</ref> It weakened and became loosely defined due to upper-level [[wind shear]], and the storm lost all of its convection before dissipating and degenerating into a low-level swirl.<ref name="tcd2815z">{{cite web|author=Sheets|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Discussion Eight|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td15e/tropdisc/tcd2815z.gif}}</ref><ref name="15etcd2821z">{{cite web|author=Lawrence|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Discussion Nine|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td15e/tropdisc/tcd2821z.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Hurricane Uleki=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Hurricane Uleki | category=cat3 | type=hurricane | track=Uleki 1988 track.png | image=Uleki 03 sept 1988 0240Z .jpg | formed=[[August 28]] | dissipated=[[September 8]] | highest winds=120&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (195&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])<ref name="cphc">{{cite web|author=Central Pacific Hurricane Season|year=1988|title=The 1988 Central Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-30|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/summaries/1988.php}}</ref>}} Towards the end of August, tropical activity in the [[ITCZ]] southeast of the [[Hawaiian Islands]] began to be monitored. On [[August 28]], this tropical disturbance organized into a tropical depression, as it was located about 800&nbsp;miles (1,285&nbsp;km) southeast of the [[Hawaii (island)|Big Island]]. It intensified at a fair rate, and intensified Tropical Storm Uleki the next day. It continued to strengthen, and reached hurricane intensity on [[August 31]]. It moved slowly west-northwest until steering currents collapsed on [[September 1]]. Now a Category&nbsp;3 hurricane, Uleki slowly edged north towards the [[Hawaiian Islands]]. After looping, Uleki resumed its westward path on [[September 4]]. Its stalling in the ocean had weakened it, and the hurricane passed midway between Johnston Island and French Frigate Shoals. Uleki crossed the dateline on [[September 7]]. It turned slightly to the north and meandered in the open Pacific days until it dissipated on [[September 14]]. As Uleki drifted towards the Hawaiian Islands, [[tropical cyclone watches and warnings|tropical storm watches]] were issued for Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau on [[September 3]]. In addition, reconnaissance missions were flown into the hurricane. Uleki caused heavy surf on the Hawaiian Islands, that being its only significant effect. This heavy surf flooded the southeastern runway on [[Midway Island]], and produced two drownings on Oahu.<ref name="cphc"/> Nineteen people were also rescued from rough surf, with five- to six-foot (1.5 to 1.8&nbsp;meter) waves, off the coast of beaches in [[Hawaii]].<ref name="apuleki">{{cite web|author=Associated Press|year=1988|title=Hawaii Spared by Hurricane Uleki|publisher=Aiken Standard|accessdate=2008-03-13|url=http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=104026224_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search&currentResult=6&currentPage=0}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Hurricane Kristy=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Hurricane Kristy | category=cat1 | type=hurricane | track=Kristy 1988 track.png | image=Kristy 01 sept 1988 1526Z.jpg | formed=[[August 29]] | dissipated=[[September 6]] | highest winds=90&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (145&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=976&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="kristyprelim6">{{cite web|author=Jim Gross|year=1988|title=Hurricane Kristy Prelim 6|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-29|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/kristy/prelim06.gif}}</ref>}} A tropical wave passed off the northwestern coast of Africa on [[August 6]]. It did not develop as it passed through the [[Atlantic Ocean]], until [[August 19]] when convection began to form. On [[August 20]] the disturbance turned into Tropical Depression Six in the Atlantic basin. It passed from the [[Leeward Islands]] up to the central [[Caribbean]], until it dissipated on [[August 23]]. As it passed over [[Central America]], the disturbance had little remaining convection. However, the convection associated with the system began to organize when it entered the Pacific, and it strengthened into a tropical depression on [[August 29]], while located 300&nbsp;miles (485&nbsp;km) [[south-southeast]] of [[Acapulco]], [[Mexico]]. Later that day the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Kristy, based on ship reports of tropical storm force winds. Kristy strengthened into a hurricane on [[August 31]], based solely on satellite imagery. Hurricane Kristy had short lifespan though, and weakened to a tropical storm on [[September 2]]. The easterly shear associated with an anticyclone south of [[Baja California]], which caused Kristy's convection to be forced west of the low-level center of the system, and therefore weakened it. Kristy weakened further to a depression on [[September 3]], and weak steering currents allowed the cyclone to remain stationary on [[September 4]], loop the following day, and then began to move eastward. The depression dissipated on [[September 6]], weakening to a low-level swirl. Kristy caused heavy rains and flooding in the Mexican states of [[Chiapas]] and [[Oaxaca]]. More than 20,000 people were evacuated, and a [[state of emergency]] was declared. No official casualty or damage figures were reported by the Mexican government.<ref name="kristyprelim1">{{cite web|author=Jim Gross|year=1988|title=Hurricane Kristy Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-29|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/kristy/prelim01.gif}}</ref><ref name="kristyprelim2">{{cite web|author=Jim Gross|year=1988|title=Hurricane Kristy Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-29|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/kristy/prelim02.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Depression Seventeen-E=== {{main|Hurricane Debby (1988)}} {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E | category=depression | type=tropical depression | track=Debby 1988 track.png | image=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E (1988).JPG | formed=[[September 6]] | dissipated=[[September 8]] | highest winds=35&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (60&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=N/A&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="tcm0621z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Marine Advisory One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td17e/marine/tcm0621z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcm0821z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Marine Advisory Ten|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td17e/marine/tcm0821z.gif}}</ref>}} The remnants of [[Hurricane Debby (1988)|Hurricane Debby]] moved over the mountainous areas of [[Mexico]], passing into the Pacific from the Pacific coast of Mexico near [[Manzanillo]]. The disturbance moved towards the [[north-northwest]] and organized into a tropical depression on [[September 6]] just south of the [[Gulf of California]].<ref name="tcd0621z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Discussion One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td17e/tropdisc/tcd0621z.gif}}</ref> The cyclone remained stationary due to weak low-level steering currents, later drifting to the [[north-northwest]] with an area of deep convection causing rain on the Mexican coast.<ref name="tcd0703z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Discussion Two|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td17e/tropdisc/tcd0703z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcd0709z">{{cite web|author=Lawrence|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Discussion Three|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td17e/tropdisc/tcd0709z.gif}}</ref> It later moved to the [[Ordinal directions|northwest]], with partial exposure of the center of the system, and with some shear still affecting it.<ref name="tcd0715z">{{cite web|author=Clark|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Discussion Four|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td17e/tropdisc/tcd0715z.gif}}</ref> The cyclone continued to have shear over the system, which caused it not to strengthen, and its movement became nearly stationary.<ref name="tcd0803z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Discussion Six|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td17e/tropdisc/tcd0803z.gif}}</ref> After remaining stationary longer, the system dissipated as a low-level swirl.<ref name="tcd0821z">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Discussion Nine|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-07|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td17e/tropdisc/tcd0821z.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Depression Eighteen-E=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E | category=depression | type=tropical depression | image=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E (1988).JPG | formed=[[September 12]] | dissipated=[[September 15]] | highest winds=35&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (60&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=N/A&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="tcm1215z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Marine Advisory One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td18e/marine/tcm1215z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcm1403z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Marine Advisory Seven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td18e/marine/tcm1403z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcm1515z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Marine Advisory Thirteen|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td18e/marine/tcm1515z.gif}}</ref>}} A disturbance organized, and based on satellite imagery it strengthened into a tropical depression on [[September 12]].<ref name="td18tcd1215z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Discussion One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td18e/tropdisc/tcd1215z.gif}}</ref> The center of circulation remained on the eastern fringe of its deep convection and the storm moved west or west-northwestward.<ref name="tcd1221z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Discussion Two|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td18e/tropdisc/tcd1221z.gif}}</ref> On [[September 13]], the depression underwent shearing, while its low-level circulation center had only a small amount of deep convection associated with it.<ref name="td18tcd1321z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Discussion Six|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td18e/tropdisc/tcd1321z.gif}}</ref> The cyclone became poorly defined, and its movement turned stationary on [[September 14]].<ref name="tcd1403z">{{cite web|author=Lawrence|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Discussion Seven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td18e/tropdisc/tcd1403z.gif}}</ref> The low-level circulation of the system remained visible, even though it weakened due to shearing. Little deep convection remained associated with the system, and the cyclone stayed stationary.<ref name="tcd1509z">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Discussion Twelve|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td18e/tropdisc/tcd1509z.gif}}</ref> The depression having no remaining convection and having become just a low-level cloud swirl, dissipated on [[September 15]].<ref name="tcd1515z">{{cite web|author=Mayfield|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Discussion Thirteen|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td18e/tropdisc/tcd1515z.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Storm Wila=== {{infobox hurricane small |name=Tropical Storm Wila | category=storm | type=tropical storm | track=Wila 1988 track.png | image=Tropical Storm Wila (1988).JPG | formed=[[September 21]] | dissipated=[[September 25]] | highest winds=40&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (65&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]])<ref name="cphc"/>}} A tropical depression formed on [[September 21]] as an area of deep convection. The cyclone organized slowly though, drifting slowly, initially west then to the northwest. However, the depression recurved northeast, due to a trough. As the cyclone moved northeast, the system strengthened as indicated by an [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] reconnaissance plane showing tropical storm force winds. It therefore intensified into Tropical Storm Wila on [[September 25]]. Wila, however, weakened within a day, and therefore became a tropical depression. The remnant low of Wila produced some heavy rain over the [[Hawaiian Islands]] on September 26 and 27.<ref name="cphc"/> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Hurricane Lane=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Hurricane Lane | category=cat2 | type=hurricane | track=Lane 1988 track.png | image=Lane 24 sept 1988 1521Z.jpg | formed=[[September 21]] | dissipated=[[September 30]] | highest winds=105&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (170&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=970&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="laneprelim3>{{cite web|author=BMM|year=1988|title=Hurricane Lane Prelim 3|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-30|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/lane/prelim03.gif}}</ref>}} A wave moved westward off the coast of Africa, passed through the [[Caribbean Sea]], and into the [[Intertropical Convergence Zone|ITCZ]] of the eastern Pacific on [[September 20]]. The system developed organized deep convection, and strengthened into a tropical depression on [[September 21]], while 300&nbsp;miles (485&nbsp;km) southeast of [[Acapulco]], [[Mexico]]. As the low-level circulation organized further in the depression it intensified into Tropical Storm Lane, later on [[September 21]]. Lane developed further with an upper-level outflow pattern, and the cyclone turned into a hurricane on [[September 23]]. Later on [[September 23]] and on [[September 24]], an [[Eye (cyclone)|eye]] appeared on satellite imagery. A [[trough]] to the [[Ordinal directions|northwest]] of Lane disturbed its upper-level outflow on [[September 24]]. Diminishing convection and loss of its eye caused Lane to weaken to a tropical storm on [[September 27]], and into a depression on [[September 28]]. Later on [[September 28]], the cyclone moved into cooler waters and Lane lost nearly all of its deep convection. It weakened into a low-level swirl, and Lane dissipated on [[September 30]]. Lane caused no reported casualties or damage.<ref name="laneprelim1>{{cite web|author=BMM|year=1988|title=Hurricane Lane Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-30|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/lane/prelim01.gif}}</ref><ref name="laneprelim1>{{cite web|author=BMM|year=1988|title=Hurricane Lane Prelim 2|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-30|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/lane/prelim02.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear:both;"></div> ===Tropical Depression Twenty-E=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Depression Twenty-E | category=depression | type=tropical depression | image=Tropical Depression Twenty-E (1988).JPG | formed=[[October 11]] | dissipated=[[October 12]] | highest winds=35&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (60&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=N/A&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]]<ref name="tcm1103z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Twenty-E Marine Advisory One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td20e/marine/tcm1103z.gif}}</ref><ref name="td20tcm1215z">{{cite web|author=National Weather Service|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Twenty-E Marine Advisory Seven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td20e/marine/tcm1215z.gif}}</ref>}} The remnants of Atlantic basin Tropical Storm Isaac moved into the eastern Pacific. These remnants underwent better organization and strengthened into a tropical depression on [[October 11]] south of [[Baja California]].<ref name="tcd1103z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Twenty-E Discussion One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td20e/tropdisc/tcd1103z.gif}}</ref><ref name="tcp1103z">{{cite web|author=Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Twenty-E Public Advisory One|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td20e/public/tcp1103z.gif}}</ref> Strong vertical southwesterly wind shear affected the cyclone, with the center of circulation later seen on the west side of the lessening amount of deep convection.<ref name="tcd1109z">{{cite web|author=Gross|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Twenty-E Discussion Two|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td20e/tropdisc/tcd1109z.gif}}</ref> The system remained poorly organized and had trouble strengthening to this continual poor organization as it moved westward.<ref name="tcd1203z">{{cite web|author=Clark|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Twenty-E Discussion Five|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td20e/tropdisc/tcd1203z.gif}}</ref> The system could not be located on satellite imagery and therefore dissipated on [[October 12]].<ref name="td20tcd1215z">{{cite web|author=Clark|year=1988|title=Tropical Depression Twenty-E Discussion Seven|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-10-11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/td20e/tropdisc/tcd1215z.gif}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ===Tropical Storm Miriam=== {{infobox hurricane small | name=Tropical Storm Miriam | category=storm | type=tropical storm | image=TS Miriam 23 oct 1988 1255Z.jpg | track=Miriam 1988 track.png | formed=[[October 23]] | dissipated=[[November 2]] | highest winds=70&nbsp;[[miles per hour|mph]] (110&nbsp;[[kilometres per hour|km/h]]) | lowest pressure=986&nbsp;[[Bar (unit)|mbar]] ([[Pascal (unit)|hPa]])<ref name="miriamprelim3">{{cite web|author=Harold P. Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Miriam Prelim 3|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-30|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/miriam/prelim03.gif}}</ref> }} {{Main|Hurricane Joan-Miriam}} The Atlantic storm of Hurricane Joan survived the passage over Central America and entered the Pacific, although greatly weakened. Following the policy at the time, Joan turned into Miriam. Miriam brought heavy rains to parts of Central America. Isolated flooding and mudslides happened, although casualties and damage reports are not available.<ref name="miriamprelim1">{{cite web|author=Harold P. Gerrish|year=1988|title=Tropical Storm Miriam Prelim 1|publisher=National Hurricane Center|accessdate=2007-09-30|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/miriam/prelim01.gif}}</ref> 10.37&nbsp;inches (263&nbsp;mm) of rain fell in Kantunilkin/[[Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán|Lazaro Cardenas]], [[Mexico]] as a result of Miriam and the former Joan.<ref name="hpc"/> [[Guatemala|Guatemala's]] ports along its [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]] coast were closed and people in [[El Salvador]] were evacuated from low-lying areas due to the storm.<ref name="apmiriam">{{cite web|author=Associated Press|year=1988|title=Joan downgraded, but still packs punch|publisher=Frederick News-Post|accessdate=2008-03-13|url=http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?img=14756251_clean&firstvisit=true&src=search&currentResult=6&currentPage=0}}</ref> Miriam then turned away from Central America and weakened to a depression. The depression survived for over a week until it dissipated on [[October 30]]. Tropical Depression Miriam's remnants regenerated the next day, and Miriam finally dissipated on [[November 2]].<ref name="miriamprelim1"/> <div style="clear: both"></div> ==Season summary== {{TC stats table start|year=1988|basin=Pacific hurricane}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=depression|name=One-E|dates=15–18 June| max-winds=35 |min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;0}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Aletta|dates=16–21 June| max-winds=70 |min-press=992|ace=&nbsp;3.08}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=Minor&nbsp;|deaths=1&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Bud|dates=20–22 June| max-winds=50 |min-press=1000|ace=&nbsp;0.81}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=depression|name=Four-E|dates=1–4 July| max-winds=30 |min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;0}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat1|name=Carlotta|dates=8–15 July| max-winds=75 |min-press=987|ace=&nbsp;4.33}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Daniel|dates=19–26 July| max-winds=65 |min-press=994|ace=&nbsp;4.77}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Emilia|dates=27 July – 2 August| max-winds=70 |min-press=992|ace=&nbsp;2.34}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat4|name=Fabio|dates=28 July – 9 August| max-winds=140 |min-press=943|ace=&nbsp;16.73}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=depression|name=Nine-E|dates=28–29 July| max-winds=35 |min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;0}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Gilma|dates=28 July – 3 August| max-winds=50 |min-press=1000|ace=&nbsp;0.97|mult-landfalls=2}} {{TC stats first landfall|where=[[Maui]], [[Hawaiian Islands]]|date=[[August 3]]|winds=25|cat=depression}} {{TC stats next landfall|where=[[Molokai]], [[Hawaiian Islands]]|date=[[August 3]]|winds=25|cat=depression}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat4|name=Hector|dates=30 July – 9 August| max-winds=145 |min-press=935|ace=&nbsp;22.54}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat2|name=Iva|dates=5–13 August| max-winds=105 |min-press=968|ace=&nbsp;9.83}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=depression|name=Thirteen-E|dates=12–14 August| max-winds=30 |min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;0}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=John|dates=16–21 August| max-winds=40 |min-press=1004|ace=&nbsp;0.37}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=depression|name=Fifteen-E|dates=26–28 August| max-winds=35 |min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;0}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat3|name=Uleki|dates=28 August – 8 September| max-winds=120 |min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;39.29}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=Minor&nbsp;|deaths=2&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat1|name=Kristy|dates=29 August – 6 September| max-winds=90 |min-press=976|ace=&nbsp;7.27}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=Minor&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=depression|name=Seventeen-E|dates=6–8 September| max-winds=35 |min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;0}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=depression|name=Eighteen-E|dates=12–15 September| max-winds=35 |min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;0}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Wila|dates=21–25 September| max-winds=40 |min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;0.37}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=cat2|name=Lane|dates=21–30 September| max-winds=105|min-press=970|ace=&nbsp;11.99}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=depression|name=Twenty-E|dates=11–12 October| max-winds=35|min-press=Unknown|ace=&nbsp;0}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=0&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats cyclone|cat=storm|name=Miriam|dates=23 October – 2 November| max-winds=70|min-press=986|ace=&nbsp;2.76}} {{TC stats no landfall}} {{TC stats impact|damage=Minor&nbsp;|deaths=0&nbsp;}} {{TC stats table end|num-cyclones-text='''23 cyclones'''|dates=[[June 15]] <br>–[[November 2]] |max-winds=145|min-press='''935'''|tot-ace='''127.45'''|num-landfalls=2|tot-damage='''Unknown'''|tot-deaths=3+}} ==ACE Rating== {|class="wikitable" align=right style="margin-left:1em" |- !colspan=6|ACE (10<sup>4</sup> kt<sup>2</sup>) – Storm |- ! 1 | (39.29) || Uleki !9 | 3.08 || Aletta |- ! 2 | 22.54 || Hector !10 | 2.76 || Miriam |- ! 3 | 16.73 || Fabio !11 | 2.34 || Emilia |- ! 4 | 11.99 || Lane ! 12 | 0.97 || Gilma |- ! 5 | 9.83 || Iva ! 13 | 0.81 || Bud |- ! 6 | 7.27 || Kristy !rowspan=2| 14 | 0.37 || John |- ! 7 | 4.77 || Daniel | (0.37) || Wila |- !8 | 4.33 || Carlotta ! | || |- !colspan=6|Total= 87.79 (39.66) |} The table on the right shows the [[Accumulated Cyclone Energy]] for each storm in the season. ACE is a measure of the power of a tropical cyclones multiplied by the length of time it existed, so storms that last a long time, as well as particularly strong tropical cyclones, have high ACEs. ACE is only calculated for full advisories on tropical systems at or exceeding 34&nbsp;knots (39&nbsp;mph, 63&nbsp;km/h) or tropical storm strength. The figures in parentheses are for storms in the Central Pacific basin west of 140°W; those not in parenthesis are for the Eastern Pacific basin. The cumulative ACE for the Eastern Pacific this season fell within the official "Near Normal" grading.<ref name="ACE">{{cite web|author=[[National Climatic Data Center]]|publisher=[[NOAA]]|year=2005|accessdate=2006-08-10|url=http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/img/climate/research/2005/ann/ace-epac-nov30.png|title=East North Pacific ACE: 1949 — 2005}}</ref> <div style="clear: both"></div> ==1988 storm names== The following names were used for named storms that formed in the eastern Pacific in 1988. The names not retired from this list were used again in the [[1994 Pacific hurricane season|1994 season]]. This is the same list used for the [[1982 Pacific hurricane season|1982 season]]. Names that were not assigned are marked in <font color="gray">gray</font>. {| width="90%" | * Aletta * Bud * Carlotta * Daniel * Emilia * Fabio * Gilma * Hector | * Iva * John * Kristy * Lane * [[Hurricane Joan-Miriam|Miriam]] * <div style="color: #888;">Norman (unused)</div> * <div style="color: #888;">Olivia (unused)</div> * <div style="color: #888;">Paul (unused)</div> | * <div style="color: #888;">Rosa (unused)</div> * <div style="color: #888;">Sergio (unused)</div> * <div style="color: #888;">Tara (unused)</div> * <div style="color: #888;">Vicente (unused)</div> * <div style="color: #888;">Willia (unused)</div> * <div style="color: #888;">Xavier (unused)</div> * <div style="color: #888;">Yolanda (unused)</div> * <div style="color: #888;">Zelda (unused)</div> |} Two names from the Central Pacific list were used – Uleki and Wila, both being their first usage. ==Retirement== {{see|List of retired Pacific hurricane names}} The [[World Meteorological Organization]] retired one name in the spring of 1989: Iva. Ileana replaced the name of Iva in the [[1994 Pacific hurricane season|1994 season]].<ref name="aoml"/> ==See also== {{tcportal}} * [[List of tropical cyclones]] * [[1988 Atlantic hurricane season]] * [[1988 Pacific typhoon season]] * [[1987-88 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season]] * [[1988-89 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season]] * [[1985-1989 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons]] ==References== {{reflist|colwidth=30em}} ==External links== * [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988-prelim/ NHC 1988 Pacific hurricane season prelim archive] * [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/epacific/ep1988/ NHC 1988 Pacific season archive] * [http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/summaries/1988.php Central Pacific Hurricane Center archive] {{1988 Pacific hurricane season buttons}} {{1980-1989 Pacific hurricane seasons}} [[Category:Pacific hurricane seasons|1988]] [[Category:1988 Pacific hurricane season| ]]