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Wind Advisory 20, NWS Honolulu, HI

December 2, 2021Kauai County, Kalawao County, Hawaii

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this wind advisory at Dec 2, 2021, 3:26 PM HST for Kauai County, Kalawao County, Hawaii. It took effect at Dec 3, 2021, 3:10 AM HST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 2, 2021, 3:26 PM HST (01:26 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 3, 2021, 3:10 AM HST
Expired
Dec 4, 2021, 11:48 AM HST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI

Counties Kalawao County, HI, Kauai County, HI

The radar

The Molokai radar (PHMO), 130 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:27 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, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 114 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 2021-12-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 159 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 2021-12-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -3 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
159 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-15 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
845 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

036 
WWHW70 PHFO 030126
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
326 PM HST Thu Dec 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS...

HIZ028-031430-
/O.UPG.PHFO.HW.A.0002.211204T0400Z-211206T1600Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.HW.W.0003.211204T0400Z-211206T1600Z/
Big Island Summits-
Including the city of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea Above 8000 feet
326 PM HST Thu Dec 2 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM HST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 100
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 AM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make driving and walking
  extremely dangerous. The winds can cause significant damage or 
  injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-029>031-031430-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.211203T1600Z-211204T0400Z/
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
326 PM HST Thu Dec 2 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 55 
  mph expected.

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

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

* 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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-031430-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.211204T0400Z-211206T1600Z/
Haleakala Summit-
Including the city of Haleakala National Park Above 6000 feet
326 PM HST Thu Dec 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with localized gusts over 65
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 AM HST Monday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

BURKE
5 follow-up statements
280 
WWHW70 PHFO 031310
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
310 AM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS...

HIZ028-040215-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0003.211204T0400Z-211206T1600Z/
Big Island Summits-
Including the city of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea Above 8000 feet
310 AM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 
  100 mph expected.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make driving and walking 
  extremely dangerous. The winds can cause significant damage or 
  injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-029>031-040215-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.211203T1310Z-211204T0400Z/
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 Fri Dec 3 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 55 
  mph expected.

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

* 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. 

&&

$$

HIZ022-040215-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.211204T0400Z-211206T1600Z/
Haleakala Summit-
Including the city of Haleakala National Park Above 6000 feet
310 AM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with localized gusts over 
  65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST Monday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
057 
WWHW70 PHFO 040144
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
344 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

HIZ028-050415-
/O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0003.211204T0144Z-211206T1600Z/
Big Island Summits-
Including the city of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea Above 8000 feet
344 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 
  100 mph expected.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make driving and walking 
  extremely dangerous. The winds can cause significant damage or 
  injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

HIZ001-003-004-029>031-040800-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211204T0800Z/
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
344 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM HST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 55 
  mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

HIZ022-050415-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.211204T0144Z-211206T1600Z/
Haleakala Summit-
Including the city of Haleakala National Park Above 6000 feet
344 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with localized gusts over 
  65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
828 
WWHW70 PHFO 040801
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1001 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021



HIZ001-003-004-029>031-040915-
/O.EXP.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211204T0800Z/
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
1001 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The strong northerly winds over Kauai and Niihau have eased this
evening.

$$

HIZ028-042115-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211206T1600Z/
Big Island Summits-
Including the city of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea Above 8000 feet
1001 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 
  100 mph expected.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make driving and walking 
  extremely dangerous. The winds can cause significant damage or 
  injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

HIZ022-042115-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211206T1600Z/
Haleakala Summit-
Including the city of Haleakala National Park Above 6000 feet
1001 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with localized gusts over 
  65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
809 
WWHW70 PHFO 041342
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
342 AM HST Sat Dec 4 2021


HIZ028-050245-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211206T1600Z/
Big Island Summits-
Including the city of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea Above 8000 feet
342 AM HST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 
  100 mph expected.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make driving and walking 
  extremely dangerous. The winds can cause significant damage or 
  injuries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

HIZ022-050245-
/O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211206T1600Z/
Haleakala Summit-
Including the city of Haleakala National Park Above 6000 feet
342 AM HST Sat Dec 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with localized gusts over 
  65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
818 
WWHW70 PHFO 042148
NPWHFO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1148 AM HST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE SUMMITS OF HALEAKALA MAUNA LOA AND
MAUNA KEA...

HIZ022-051100-
/O.UPG.PHFO.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211206T1600Z/
/O.EXA.PHFO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211206T1600Z/
Haleakala Summit-
Including the city of Haleakala National Park Above 6000 feet
1148 AM HST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 65 mph with localized gusts over 
  90 mph.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

HIZ028-051100-
/O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211206T1600Z/
Big Island Summits-
Including the city of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea Above 8000 feet
1148 AM HST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over
  100 mph.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make driving and walking 
  extremely dangerous. The winds can cause significant damage or 
  injuries.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

Kino

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 2, 3:04 PM HSTFlood WatchHFOHawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Kalawao5 days
Dec 2, 3:24 PM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKauai3 hr
Dec 2, 3:26 PM HSTBlizzard WarningHFOHawaii3 days
Dec 2, 3:26 PM HSTHigh Wind WarningHFOHawaii, Kalawao3 days
Dec 2, 3:32 PM HSTGale WarningHFO30 hr
Dec 2, 3:32 PM HSTSmall Craft AdvisoryHFO14 days
Dec 2, 4:02 PM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOHawaii3 hr
Dec 3, 5:16 AM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKalawao3 hr
Dec 3, 9:08 AM HSTHigh Surf WarningHFOHawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Kalawao66 hr
Dec 3, 9:08 AM HSTHigh Surf AdvisoryHFOHawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Kalawao66 hr
Dec 3, 1:32 PM 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.