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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Honolulu, HI

January 17, 2021Honolulu County, Kauai County, Kalawao County, Hawaii

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this wind advisory at Jan 17, 2021, 3:37 PM HST for Honolulu County, Kauai County, Kalawao County, Hawaii. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 17, 2021, 3:37 PM HST (01:37 UTC)
Expired
Jan 19, 2021, 3:38 PM HST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI

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

The radar

The Molokai radar (PHMO), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:40 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 00:00Z, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 127 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 100 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
100 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-60 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1235 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

290 
WWHW70 PHFO 180137
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
337 PM HST Sun Jan 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY FOR NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU
MOLOKAI LANAI MAUI AND KAHOOLAWE...

.A vigorous front will move down the island chain from west to
east tonight into Monday. Strong and gusty northerly winds with
localized gusts over 45 mph are expected behind the front. Winds
are expected to gradually decrease Monday night, but is expected
to still remain breezy.


HIZ001>021-181445-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0001.210118T0137Z-210119T0400Z/
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-
Including the cities of Lihue, Princeville, Poipu, Waimea, 
Hanapepe, Kokee State Park, Honolulu, Waikiki, Hawaii Kai, 
Kapolei, Nanakuli, Makaha, Haleiwa, Waialua, Kahuku, Punaluu, 
Laie, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, Pearl City, 
Makakilo, Kalaupapa, Kaunakakai, Manele, Lanai City, Wailuku, 
Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahului, Haiku, Makawao, Hana, Kihei, Makena,
Pukalani, and Kula
337 PM HST Sun Jan 17 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, 
  Niihau and Oahu Hawaii.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong are capable of downing tents or 
  other temporary structures, as well as downing trees and 
  causing power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over 
  ridges and through valleys where winds can accelerate 
  downslope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extra caution.

&&

$$

Kino
5 follow-up statements
308 
WWHW70 PHFO 181349
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
349 AM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR NIIHAU KAUAI 
OAHU MOLOKAI LANAI MAUI AND KAHOOLAWE...

.A vigorous front will stall out over the Big Island today. 
Strong and gusty northerly winds with localized gusts up to 50 
mph are expected behind the front. Winds are forecast to gradually
decrease below advisory thresholds tonight.

HIZ001>021-190300-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
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-
Including the cities of Lihue, Princeville, Poipu, Waimea, 
Hanapepe, Kokee State Park, Honolulu, Waikiki, Hawaii Kai, 
Kapolei, Nanakuli, Makaha, Haleiwa, Waialua, Kahuku, Punaluu, 
Laie, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, Pearl City, 
Makakilo, Kalaupapa, Kaunakakai, Manele, Lanai City, Wailuku, 
Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahului, Haiku, Makawao, Hana, Kihei, Makena,
Pukalani, and Kula
349 AM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Kahoolawe.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong are capable of downing tents or 
  other temporary structures, as well as downing trees and 
  causing power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over 
  ridges and through valleys where winds can accelerate 
  downslope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extra caution.

&&

$$

RCB
006 
WWHW70 PHFO 190123
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
323 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT FOR NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU 
MOLOKAI LANAI MAUI AND KAHOOLAWE...

.Strong and gusty northerly winds with localized gusts up to 50 
mph are expected to continue through this evening then gradually
decrease late tonight into Tuesday. 

HIZ001>021-191430-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
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-
Including the cities of Lihue, Princeville, Poipu, Waimea, 
Hanapepe, Kokee State Park, Honolulu, Waikiki, Hawaii Kai, 
Kapolei, Nanakuli, Makaha, Haleiwa, Waialua, Kahuku, Punaluu, 
Laie, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, Pearl City, 
Makakilo, Kalaupapa, Kaunakakai, Manele, Lanai City, Wailuku, 
Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahului, Haiku, Makawao, Hana, Kihei, Makena,
Pukalani, and Kula
323 PM HST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with localized 
  gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and 
  Kahoolawe.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong are capable of downing tents or 
  other temporary structures, as well as downing trees and 
  causing power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over 
  ridges and through valleys where winds can accelerate 
  downslope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extra caution.

&&

$$

Kino
833 
WWHW70 PHFO 191338
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
338 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM FOR NIIHAU KAUAI AND 
OAHU...

.Strong and gusty northeasterly winds with localized gusts up to 
50 mph are expected to continue through the day decreasing by this
evening. Strong winds over Oahu may decrease by this afternoon.

HIZ012>021-191445-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T1600Z/
Molokai Windward-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Maui Central Valley-Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-
Including the cities of Kalaupapa, Kaunakakai, Manele, 
Lanai City, Wailuku, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahului, Haiku, Makawao,
Hana, Kihei, Makena, Pukalani, and Kula
338 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR MOLOKAI LANAI MAUI AND KAHOOLAWE...

Wind speeds have fallen below advisory thresholds. The wind
advisory for Maui County has been cancelled.

$$

HIZ001>011-200245-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-
Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Oahu Koolau-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Including the cities of Lihue, Princeville, Poipu, Waimea, 
Hanapepe, Kokee State Park, Honolulu, Waikiki, Hawaii Kai, 
Kapolei, Nanakuli, Makaha, Haleiwa, Waialua, Kahuku, Punaluu, 
Laie, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, Pearl City, 
and Makakilo
338 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong are capable of downing tents or 
  other temporary structures, as well as downing trees and 
  causing power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over 
  ridges and through valleys where winds can accelerate 
  downslope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extra caution.

&&

$$

RCB
446 
WWHW70 PHFO 191906
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
906 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM FOR NIIHAU AND KAUAI...

.Strong and gusty northeasterly winds with localized gusts up to
50 mph are expected to continue through the day over Kauai County
before decreasing this evening. 

HIZ005>011-192015-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0400Z/
Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Oahu Koolau-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Including the cities of Honolulu, Waikiki, Hawaii Kai, Kapolei, 
Nanakuli, Makaha, Haleiwa, Waialua, Kahuku, Punaluu, Laie, 
Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, Pearl City, 
and Makakilo
906 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

HIZ001>004-200400-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-
Including the cities of Lihue, Princeville, Poipu, Waimea, 
Hanapepe, and Kokee State Park
906 AM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Niihau and Kauai.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong are capable of downing tents or 
  other temporary structures, as well as downing trees and 
  causing power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extra caution.

&&

$$

Morrison
199 
WWHW70 PHFO 200138
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
338 PM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

HIZ001>004-200245-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0400Z/
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-
Including the cities of Lihue, Princeville, Poipu, Waimea, 
Hanapepe, and Kokee State Park
338 PM HST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are trending down this afternoon and will diminish further
tonight. 

$$

Morrison

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 17, 3:45 PM HSTGale WarningHFO36 hr
Jan 17, 3:45 PM HSTSmall Craft AdvisoryHFO24 hr
Jan 17, 4:37 PM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKauai3 hr
Jan 17, 7:07 PM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOHawaii3 hr
Jan 17, 7:17 PM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKauai2 hr
Jan 18, 12:06 AM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKalawao3 hr
Jan 18, 12:51 AM HSTFlash Flood WarningHFOKalawao6 hr
Jan 18, 3:03 AM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKalawao3 hr
Jan 18, 3:49 AM HSTWinter Weather AdvisoryHFOHawaii36 hr
Jan 18, 5:16 AM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKalawao3 hr
Jan 18, 8:53 AM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOHawaii3 hr
Jan 18, 10:17 AM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOHonolulu3 hr
Jan 18, 10:50 AM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKalawao6 hr
Jan 18, 11:50 AM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKalawao3 hr

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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.