After intensifying earlier on Saturday, vertical wind shear began to affect Tropical Storm Niala and it turned westward.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Storm Niala was located near latitude 16.9°N and longitude 152.8°W which put it about 245 miles (395 km) southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.  Niala was moving toward the … Continue reading Shear Hits Tropical Storm Niala and It Turns West