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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Honolulu, HI

March 19, 20214 counties in Hawaii

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this wind advisory at Mar 19, 2021, 3:28 PM HST for 4 counties in Hawaii. It took effect at Mar 20, 2021, 3:36 AM HST. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 19, 2021, 3:28 PM HST (01:28 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 20, 2021, 3:36 AM HST
Expired
Mar 21, 2021, 8:47 PM HST
In force
41 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 01:33 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, 1.5 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 116 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 2021-03-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -32 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
116 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1022 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

675 
WWHW70 PHFO 200128
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
328 PM HST Fri Mar 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY FOR NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI LANAI AND FOR 
PORTIONS OF MAUI AND BIG ISLAND...

.A building high pressure system north of Hawaii will drive 
strong and gusty trade winds across most of the state Saturday 
and Saturday night. 

HIZ001>021-024>026-201430-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0012.210320T1600Z-210321T1600Z/
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-South Big Island-
Big Island North and East-Kohala-
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, Kula, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, Volcano, Honokaa, 
Kamuela, and Waikoloa
328 PM HST Fri Mar 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM HST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...All areas of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai. All
  areas of Maui except Haleakala summit. Big Island North and
  East, Big Island South and Kohala. Strongest winds will be felt
  near mountain tops and passes, trade wind exposed areas and 
  around incoming showers.
 
* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down
  trees and large tree branches, blow away loose objects, tents
  and awnings. High profile vehicles may have difficulty steering
  at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Historically, after a period of very heavy
  rainfall and saturated soils, wind speeds similar to what is
  expected has caused property damage and power outages from 
  fallen trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Residents
and businesses are urged to take appropriate actions to protect 
their property. Make sure to secure loose objects, tents and awnings
or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. 

&&

$$

Foster
6 follow-up statements
707 
WWHW70 PHFO 201336
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
336 AM HST Sat Mar 20 2021


HIZ001>021-024>026-210245-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0012.210320T1336Z-210321T1600Z/
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-South Big Island-
Big Island North and East-Kohala-
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, Kula, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, Volcano, Honokaa, 
Kamuela, and Waikoloa
336 AM HST Sat Mar 20 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...All areas of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai. All 
  areas of Maui except Haleakala summit. Big Island North and 
  East, Big Island South and Kohala. Strongest winds will be 
  felt near mountain tops and passes, trade wind exposed areas 
  and around incoming showers.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong combined with saturated grounds can
  down trees and large tree branches that could lead to sporadic 
  power outages. Loose objects, tents and awnings could be blown 
  around. High profile vehicles may have difficulty steering at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving.
Residents and businesses are urged to take appropriate actions to
protect their property. Make sure to secure loose objects, tents
and awnings or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.

&&

$$

Gibbs
315 
WWHW70 PHFO 210135
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
335 PM HST Sat Mar 20 2021

HIZ001>021-024>026-211445-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210321T1600Z/
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-South Big Island-
Big Island North and East-Kohala-
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, Kula, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, Volcano, Honokaa, 
Kamuela, and Waikoloa
335 PM HST Sat Mar 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...All areas of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai. All 
  areas of Maui except Haleakala summit. Big Island North and 
  East, Big Island South and Kohala. Strongest winds will be 
  felt near mountain tops and passes, trade wind exposed areas 
  and around incoming showers.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong combined with saturated grounds 
  can down trees and large tree branches that could lead to 
  sporadic power outages. Loose objects, tents and awnings could 
  be blown around. High profile vehicles may have difficulty 
  steering at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving.
Residents and businesses are urged to take appropriate actions to
protect their property. Make sure to secure loose objects, tents
and awnings or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.

&&

$$
POWELL
938 
WWHW70 PHFO 210701
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
901 PM HST Sat Mar 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR NIIHAU KAUAI AND OAHU... 
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG 
ISLAND...

HIZ001>011-210815-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210321T1600Z/
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
901 PM HST Sat Mar 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have dropped below advisory thresholds. Therefore the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled for Niihau, Kauai and Oahu.

$$

HIZ012>021-024>026-211600-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210321T1600Z/
Molokai Windward-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Maui Central Valley-Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-
South Big Island-Big Island North and East-Kohala-
Including the cities of Kalaupapa, Kaunakakai, Manele, 
Lanai City, Wailuku, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahului, Haiku, Makawao,
Hana, Kihei, Makena, Pukalani, Kula, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, 
Volcano, Honokaa, Kamuela, and Waikoloa
901 PM HST Sat Mar 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and the Big
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make
sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared
for power outages. 

&&

$$

Jelsema
098 
WWHW70 PHFO 211332
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
332 AM HST Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND...

HIZ012>021-024>026-220400-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210322T0400Z/
Molokai Windward-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Maui Central Valley-Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-
South Big Island-Big Island North and East-Kohala-
Including the cities of Kalaupapa, Kaunakakai, Manele, 
Lanai City, Wailuku, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahului, Haiku, Makawao,
Hana, Kihei, Makena, Pukalani, Kula, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, 
Volcano, Honokaa, Kamuela, and Waikoloa
332 AM HST Sun Mar 21 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and the Big
  Island.

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

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make
sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared
for power outages. 

&&

$$

Jelsema
079 
WWHW70 PHFO 220132
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
332 PM HST Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND...

HIZ012>021-024>026-221445-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210322T1600Z/
Molokai Windward-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Maui Central Valley-Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-
South Big Island-Big Island North and East-Kohala-
Including the cities of Kalaupapa, Kaunakakai, Manele, 
Lanai City, Wailuku, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahului, Haiku, Makawao,
Hana, Kihei, Makena, Pukalani, Kula, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, 
Volcano, Honokaa, Kamuela, and Waikoloa
332 PM HST Sun Mar 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50
  mph early tonight, then gradually diminishing later tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and the 
  Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make
sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared
for power outages.

&&

$$

Burke
049 
WWHW70 PHFO 220647
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
847 PM HST Sun Mar 21 2021


HIZ012>021-024>026-220800-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210322T1600Z/
Molokai Windward-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Maui Central Valley-Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-
South Big Island-Big Island North and East-Kohala-
Including the cities of Kalaupapa, Kaunakakai, Manele, 
Lanai City, Wailuku, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahului, Haiku, Makawao,
Hana, Kihei, Makena, Pukalani, Kula, South Point, Pahala, Hilo, 
Volcano, Honokaa, Kamuela, and Waikoloa
847 PM HST Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished early this evening. Therefore, the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

Houston

The office that day

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

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Mar 19, 3:38 PM HSTGale WarningHFO54 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.