...WIND ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF ALL ISLANDS EXTENDED UNTIL 6 PM
HST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR LEEWARD KOHALA CANCELLED...
.Strong high pressure far north of the islands will support
strong and gusty trade winds through Saturday.
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai,
Oahu and the Big Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down
tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it
difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile
vehicles.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai and Oahu.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 45 mph with localized gusts to around
60 mph.
* WHERE...Across mountain terrain and downslope into leeward
sections of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and
the Big Island.
* WHEN...Through 6 AM HST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines
and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WIND...East winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.
* HUMIDITY...35 to 45 percent through the afternoon hours.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai and Oahu.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Oahu, and Niihau.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas
may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to
rapid runoff.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Post-Tropical Cyclone Calvin may bring periods of heavy
rainfall over Oahu and Kauai County through this afternoon.
Excessive rainfall may lead to flooding conditions especially
over windward mountain slopes.
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Kauai and Oahu.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking
difficult. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges
or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts of 55
mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Kauai and Oahu.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down
tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it
difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile
vehicles.
* WHAT...Large and disorganized waves building to 7 to 12 feet
by Wednesday morning.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai and Oahu.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Oahu, and Niihau.
* WHEN...From 4 AM HST Wednesday through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas
may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to
rapid runoff.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Tropical Storm Calvin will produce periods of heavy rainfall
over Oahu and Kauai County starting early Wednesday morning
through Wednesday afternoon. Excessive rainfall may lead to
flooding conditions and landslides over steep terrain,
especially over windward mountain slopes.