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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Honolulu, HI

August 22, 20214 counties in Hawaii

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this wind advisory at Aug 22, 2021, 1:48 PM HST for 4 counties in Hawaii. It took effect at Aug 22, 2021, 6:00 PM HST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 22, 2021, 1:48 PM HST (23:48 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 22, 2021, 6:00 PM HST
Expired
Aug 24, 2021, 3:10 AM HST
In force
33 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 23:49 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, 11.8 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 2021-08-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 211 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 2021-08-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -17 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
211 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-127 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
700 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-17 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

693 
WWHW70 PHFO 222348
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
148 PM HST Sun Aug 22 2021

...GUSTY WINDS WILL ACOMPANY THE PASSAGE OF FORMER TROPICAL
CYCLONE LINDA...

HIZ015>018-022-037>050-231600-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.210823T0400Z-210823T1600Z/
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Haleakala Summit-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-
Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-
Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-
Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-
Including the cities of Lanai City, Wailuku, Lahaina, Kaanapali, 
Haleakala National Park Above 6000 feet, Kalaupapa, 
Halawa Valley, Pukoo, Hoolehua, Kepuhi, Kaunakakai, Maunaloa, 
Shipwreck Beach, Kaumalapau Harbor, Manele, Kahului, Maalaea, 
Haiku, Makawao, Hana, Hamoa, Kihei, Makena, Pukalani, Kula, 
Ulupalakua, Kipahulu, and Kaupo
148 PM HST Sun Aug 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM HST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...All of Maui County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds across Maui County will be highly
  variable tonight. Periods of light or variable wind may be
  interrupted by brief periods of much stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions
improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution
walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

&&

$$

HIZ006-007-009>011-032>036-240400-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.210823T1600Z-210824T0400Z/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-
Waianae Mountains-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-
Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-
Including the cities of Nanakuli, Waianae, Makaha, Waialua, 
Haleiwa, Pupukea, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, 
Pearl City, Makakilo, Hawaii Kai, Aina Haina, Kahala, Honolulu, 
Waikiki, Kapolei, Kahuku, Laie, Punaluu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, 
Nuuanu, Manoa, and Palolo
148 PM HST Sun Aug 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 
  50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Oahu.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM 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. 

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-029>031-240430-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.210823T1600Z-210824T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-
Kauai South-
Including the cities of Waimea, Waimea Canyon State Park, 
Hanapepe, Kekaha, Barking Sands, Kokee State Park, Princeville, 
Hanalei, Na Pali State Park, Lihue, Kapaa, Anahola, Poipu, 
Kalaheo, and Koloa
148 PM HST Sun Aug 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM HST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Kauai and Niihau Hawaii.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM HST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
251 
WWHW70 PHFO 231302
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
302 AM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

...GUSTY WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY A GALE LOW AS IT MOVES FROM EAST TO
WEST ACROSS THE WESTERN ISLANDS...

HIZ016>018-022-045>050-231415-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210823T1600Z/
Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-
Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-
Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-
Including the cities of Wailuku, Lahaina, Kaanapali, 
Haleakala National Park Above 6000 feet, Kahului, Maalaea, Haiku,
Makawao, Hana, Hamoa, Kihei, Makena, Pukalani, Kula, Ulupalakua, 
Kipahulu, and Kaupo
302 AM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

HIZ015-037>044-232200-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210823T2200Z/
Lanai Mauka-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-
Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-
Lanai South-
Including the cities of Lanai City, Kalaupapa, Halawa Valley, 
Pukoo, Hoolehua, Kepuhi, Kaunakakai, Maunaloa, Shipwreck Beach, 
Kaumalapau Harbor, and Manele
302 AM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON HST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Molokai and Lanai.

* WHEN...Until noon HST today.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds across Molokai and Lanai will be
  highly variable this morning. Periods of light and variable 
  winds may be interrupted by brief periods of much stronger wind 
  gusts.

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.

&&

$$

HIZ006-007-009>011-032>036-240215-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.210823T1600Z-210824T0400Z/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-
Waianae Mountains-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-
Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-
Including the cities of Nanakuli, Waianae, Makaha, Waialua, 
Haleiwa, Pupukea, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, 
Pearl City, Makakilo, Hawaii Kai, Aina Haina, Kahala, Honolulu, 
Waikiki, Kapolei, Kahuku, Laie, Punaluu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, 
Nuuanu, Manoa, and Palolo
302 AM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
HST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 
  50 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Oahu.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-029>031-240215-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.210823T1600Z-210824T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-
Kauai South-
Including the cities of Waimea, Waimea Canyon State Park, 
Hanapepe, Kekaha, Barking Sands, Kokee State Park, Princeville, 
Hanalei, Na Pali State Park, Lihue, Kapaa, Anahola, Poipu, 
Kalaheo, and Koloa
302 AM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
HST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kauai and Niihau.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM HST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Houston
010 
WWHW70 PHFO 232128
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1128 AM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

HIZ015-037>044-232230-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210823T2200Z/
Lanai Mauka-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-
Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-
Lanai South-
Including the cities of Lanai City, Kalaupapa, Halawa Valley, 
Pukoo, Hoolehua, Kepuhi, Kaunakakai, Maunaloa, Shipwreck Beach, 
Kaumalapau Harbor, and Manele
1128 AM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind advisory cancelled for Lanai and Molokai.

$$

HIZ006-007-009>011-032>036-240400-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210824T0400Z/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-
Waianae Mountains-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-
Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-
Including the cities of Nanakuli, Waianae, Makaha, Waialua, 
Haleiwa, Pupukea, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, 
Pearl City, Makakilo, Hawaii Kai, Aina Haina, Kahala, Honolulu, 
Waikiki, Kapolei, Kahuku, Laie, Punaluu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, 
Nuuanu, Manoa, and Palolo
1128 AM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Oahu...mainly over northern areas.

* 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.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-029>031-241030-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210824T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-
Kauai South-
Including the cities of Waimea, Waimea Canyon State Park, 
Hanapepe, Kekaha, Barking Sands, Kokee State Park, Princeville, 
Hanalei, Na Pali State Park, Lihue, Kapaa, Anahola, Poipu, 
Kalaheo, and Koloa
1128 AM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Kauai and Niihau.

* WHEN...Winds will increase this afternoon and continue through
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
680 
WWHW70 PHFO 240146
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
346 PM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

HIZ006-007-009>011-032>036-241000-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210824T1000Z/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-
Waianae Mountains-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-
Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-
Including the cities of Nanakuli, Waianae, Makaha, Waialua, 
Haleiwa, Pupukea, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, 
Pearl City, Makakilo, Hawaii Kai, Aina Haina, Kahala, Honolulu, 
Waikiki, Kapolei, Kahuku, Laie, Punaluu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, 
Nuuanu, Manoa, and Palolo
346 PM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT HST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Oahu.

* WHEN...Until midnight HST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-029>031-241500-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210824T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-
Kauai South-
Including the cities of Waimea, Waimea Canyon State Park, 
Hanapepe, Kekaha, Barking Sands, Kokee State Park, Princeville, 
Hanalei, Na Pali State Park, Lihue, Kapaa, Anahola, Poipu, 
Kalaheo, and Koloa
346 PM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Kauai and Niihau.

* WHEN...Through tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
038 
WWHW70 PHFO 240848
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1048 PM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

HIZ006-007-009>011-032>036-241000-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210824T1000Z/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-
Waianae Mountains-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-
Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-
Including the cities of Nanakuli, Waianae, Makaha, Waialua, 
Haleiwa, Pupukea, Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo, Mililani, Wahiawa, 
Pearl City, Makakilo, Hawaii Kai, Aina Haina, Kahala, Honolulu, 
Waikiki, Kapolei, Kahuku, Laie, Punaluu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, 
Nuuanu, Manoa, and Palolo
1048 PM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR OAHU...

The threat of strong winds has diminished this evening.

$$

HIZ001-003-004-029>031-241600-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210824T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-
Kauai South-
Including the cities of Waimea, Waimea Canyon State Park, 
Hanapepe, Kekaha, Barking Sands, Kokee State Park, Princeville, 
Hanalei, Na Pali State Park, Lihue, Kapaa, Anahola, Poipu, 
Kalaheo, and Koloa
1048 PM HST Mon Aug 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Kauai and Niihau.

* WHEN...Through tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

Gibbs
249 
WWHW70 PHFO 241310
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
310 AM HST Tue Aug 24 2021

HIZ001-003-004-029>031-241415-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210824T1600Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-
Kauai South-
Including the cities of Waimea, Waimea Canyon State Park, 
Hanapepe, Kekaha, Barking Sands, Kokee State Park, Princeville, 
Hanalei, Na Pali State Park, Lihue, Kapaa, Anahola, Poipu, 
Kalaheo, and Koloa
310 AM HST Tue Aug 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat of strong winds has diminished.

$$

Gibbs

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 21, 4:01 PM HSTHigh Surf AdvisoryHFOHawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Kalawao59 hr
Aug 21, 9:00 PM HSTSmall Craft AdvisoryHFO54 hr
Aug 22, 9:53 AM HSTGale WarningHFO30 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.