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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Honolulu, HI

January 17, 20184 counties in Hawaii

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this wind advisory at Jan 17, 2018, 3:37 AM HST for 4 counties in Hawaii. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 17, 2018, 3:37 AM HST (13:37 UTC)
Expired
Jan 19, 2018, 3:22 AM HST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI

Counties Hawaii County, HI, Honolulu County, HI, Kalawao County, HI, Kauai County, HI

The radar

The Molokai radar (PHMO), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lihue, (PHLI), launched 12:00Z, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 214 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lihue, at 12:00Z on 2018-01-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 114 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lihue, at 12:00Z on 2018-01-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -9 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
114 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
809 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
12 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-34 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

336 
WWHW70 PHFO 171337
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
337 AM HST Wed Jan 17 2018

...STRONG TRADE WINDS MAKE A RETURN TO THE ALOHA STATE...

.A strong area of high pressure will pass by to the north of the
islands over the next couple of days, resulting in windy trades
through Thursday night and possibly into Friday. The trade winds
will strengthen today and tonight, peak on Thursday, then trend
down Thursday night and Friday. Much of the state will likely see
advisory level winds on Thursday.

HIZ014-015-019-025-026-180400-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0002.180117T1337Z-180119T0400Z/
Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Maui Central Valley-
Big Island North and East-Kohala-
337 AM HST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM HST Thursday.

* WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts up to 55 mph
  for Lanai, the central valley of Maui, and leeward Kohala and
  the Kohala mountain areas on the Big Island.

* TIMING...Through early Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can down tree branches and cause
  periodic power outages. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or
gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use
extra caution.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
716 
WWHW70 PHFO 180124
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
324 PM HST Wed Jan 17 2018

...STRONG AND GUSTY TRADE WINDS THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A strong area of high pressure will pass north of the islands 
over the next couple of days, resulting in windy trades through 
Thursday and possibly into Friday over some locations. Trade 
winds will strengthen through tonight, peak on Thursday, then 
trend down Thursday night and Friday. The strongest winds will 
occur over and downwind of terrain.

HIZ001>013-016>018-020-021-023-024-027-181430-
/O.EXA.PHFO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180119T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-
Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Oahu Koolau-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Windward-
Molokai Leeward-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-Kona-South Big Island-
Big Island Interior-
324 PM HST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM HST Thursday.

* WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts up to 50 mph. The
  strongest winds will occur over and downwind of terrain and will
  peak on Thursday.

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon. This advisory may need to
  be extended if conditions persist.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can down tree branches and cause 
  periodic power outages. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or
gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use
extra caution.

&&

$$

HIZ014-015-019-025-026-181430-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180119T0400Z/
Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Maui Central Valley-
Big Island North and East-Kohala-
324 PM HST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts up to 55 mph. The
  strongest winds will occur over and downwind of terrain and will
  peak on Thursday.

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon. This advisory may need to
  be extended if conditions persist.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can down tree branches and cause 
  periodic power outages. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or
gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use
extra caution.

&&

$$
Wroe
817 
WWHW70 PHFO 180955
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1155 PM HST Wed Jan 17 2018

...STRONG AND GUSTY TRADE WINDS THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A strong area of high pressure will pass north of the islands
over the next couple of days, resulting in windy trades through
Thursday and possibly into Friday over some locations. Trade
winds will strengthen through tonight, peak on Thursday, then
trend down Thursday night and Friday. The strongest winds will
occur over and downwind of terrain.

HIZ026-182300-
/O.UPG.PHFO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180119T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.HW.W.0001.180118T0955Z-180119T0400Z/
Kohala-
1155 PM HST Wed Jan 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM HST Thursday. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...East 25 to 45 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph. The
  strongest winds will occur over and downwind of the highest
  terrain.

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon. This warning may need to 
  be extended if conditions persist.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can down tree branches and cause 
  periodic power outages. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means that winds are expected to be at least 
40 mph with gusts over 60 mph. Stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

HIZ001>021-023>025-027-182300-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180119T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-
Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Oahu Koolau-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Windward-
Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-Kona-South Big Island-
Big Island North and East-Big Island Interior-
1155 PM HST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...East 20 to 40 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph. The
  strongest winds will occur over and downwind of the highest
  terrain.

* TIMING...Through Thursday afternoon. This advisory may need to 
  be extended if conditions persist.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can down tree branches and cause 
  periodic power outages. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or
gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use
extra caution.

&&

$$
410 
WWHW70 PHFO 181334
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
334 AM HST Thu Jan 18 2018

...STRONG AND GUSTY TRADE WINDS THROUGH TODAY...

.A strong area of high pressure will pass north of the islands
through Friday, resulting in windy trades through today and 
possibly into Friday over some locations. Trade winds will 
peak today, then trend down tonight and Friday. The strongest 
winds will occur over and downwind of terrain.

HIZ026-190245-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180119T0400Z/
Kohala-
334 AM HST Thu Jan 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...East 25 to 40 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph. The
  strongest winds will occur over and downwind of the highest
  terrain.

* TIMING...Through this afternoon. This warning may need to be 
  extended if conditions persist.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can down tree branches and cause 
  periodic power outages. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means that winds are expected to be at least
40 mph with gusts over 60 mph. Stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

HIZ001>021-023>025-027-190245-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180119T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-
Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Oahu Koolau-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Windward-
Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-Kona-South Big Island-
Big Island North and East-Big Island Interior-
334 AM HST Thu Jan 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...East 20 to 40 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph. The
  strongest winds will occur over and downwind of the highest
  terrain.

* TIMING...Through this afternoon. This advisory may need to be 
  extended if conditions persist.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can down tree branches and cause 
  periodic power outages. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or
gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use
extra caution.

&&

$$
992 
WWHW70 PHFO 190146
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
346 PM HST Thu Jan 18 2018

...STRONG AND GUSTY TRADE WINDS THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong high north of the islands will produce windy weather 
through tonight and possibly into Friday for some areas. Winds 
will subside starting tonight. The strongest winds will occur 
over and downwind of terrain.

HIZ026-191500-
/O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180119T1600Z/
Kohala-
346 PM HST Thu Jan 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Over the Kohala district of the Big Island with the
 strongest winds over and downslope to the west of the mountains
 including Kamuela, Waikoloa and Kawaihae.

* WINDS...East 25 to 45 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph.

* TIMING...Through late tonight. This warning may need to be 
  extended if conditions persist.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can damage roofs and knock down 
  trees and utility lines. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible. Postpone hikes in the forest and tent-
camping. Stay away from downed power lines and be prepared for 
power outages. Secure lawn furniture and other outdoor objects 
that could be blown around. Be careful opening and closing doors.

&&

$$

HIZ001>021-023>025-027-191500-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180119T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-
Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Oahu Koolau-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Windward-
Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-Kona-South Big Island-
Big Island North and East-Big Island Interior-
346 PM HST Thu Jan 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...for all areas except the summits of Haleakala, 
  Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa and for the Kohala District of the Big 
  Island where a High Wind Warning is in effect. Winds will be 
  strongest over and downslope to the west of the mountains on all
  the mountains including the central valley of Maui, central 
  Oahu and the Waianae coast of Oahu.

* WINDS...East 20 to 40 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph.

* TIMING...Through late tonight. This advisory may need to be 
  extended if conditions persist.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can down tree branches and cause 
  power outages. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra care when driving. Postpone hikes in the forest. Tie
down tents or tarps securely. Be prepared for power outages. 
Secure lawn furniture and other outdoor objects that could be 
blown around. Be careful opening and closing doors.

&&

$$
Donaldson
070 
WWHW70 PHFO 191322
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
322 AM HST Fri Jan 19 2018

...LOCALLY STRONG WINDS CONTINUE ACROSS KOHALA TODAY...

.Strong and gusty winds will continue to blow across the Kohala
district of the Big Island this morning and into the afternoon.

HIZ026-200230-
/O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180119T1600Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0003.180119T1322Z-180120T0400Z/
Kohala-
322 AM HST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM HST this evening. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* LOCATIONS...Over the Kohala district of the Big Island with 
  the strongest winds over and downslope to the west of the 
  mountains including Kamuela, Waikoloa and Kawaihae.

* WINDS...Northeast 25 to 40 mph with localized gusts over 50 
  mph.
  
* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can down tree branches and cause
  power outages. Driving will also be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid travel if possible. Postpone hikes in the forest and tent-
camping. Stay away from downed power lines and be prepared for
power outages. Secure lawn furniture and other outdoor objects
that could be blown around. Be careful opening and closing doors.


&&

$$

HIZ001>021-023>025-027-191430-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180119T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-
Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Oahu Koolau-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Windward-
Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-Kona-South Big Island-
Big Island North and East-Big Island Interior-
322 AM HST Fri Jan 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Strong wind speeds have decreased across the state as the high
pressure center to the northeast continues to move away from the
islands.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 17, 3:32 AM HSTGale WarningHFO48 hr
Jan 17, 8:35 AM HSTHigh Surf WarningHFOHonolulu, Kauai, Kalawao11 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.