Lane developed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday and achieved hurricane status on Thursday. The cyclone is expected to reach major hurricane status (category 3 or higher) this weekend.
Environment conditions will be ideal for Lane to strengthen over the next several days. Wind shear is weak, and sea surface temperatures are between 28-30°C.
Lane is expected to acquire major hurricane status this weekend. Major hurricanes contain sustained winds that are 96 kts and greater.
Initially, Lane will be tracking toward the northwest through Sunday. Beyond this weekend, a ridge of high pressure north of Hawaii will try and force Lane to take a more westerly track next week.
If the ridge is weaker than expected, Lane could take a track closer to Hawaii. However, a stronger ridge of high pressure would force Lane farther to the south away from Hawaii.