The National Meteorological center is forecasting that a strong cold front from the northwest will soon alleviate the situation.

国家气象中心预测，一个强大的冷锋从西北将很快缓解局势。

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Analysis of the ocean currents shows that for the past weeks, the general flow around the Hawaiian Islands has been from the southwest, producing a front 300 miles to 400 miles (483 to 644 km) northwest of Midway that has kept the debris north of the islands.

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