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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Honolulu, HI
NWS Honolulu, HI issued this wind advisory at Dec 19, 2022, 3:35 PM HST for 4 counties in Hawaii. It was in force for 25 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2022, 3:35 PM HST (01:35 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 20, 2022, 4:14 PM HST
- In force
- 25 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 01:35 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 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 5072 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 57 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 155 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
424 WWHW70 PHFO 200135 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 335 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR HALEAKALA SUMMIT THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY FOR KAUAI AND OAHU THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY... HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-029>036-201445- /O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T0400Z/ /O.NEW.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.221220T0135Z-221220T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast- Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains- Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro- Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward- 335 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts of 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Kauai, Niihau and Oahu Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ HIZ015>018-023-026-027-037>054-201445- /O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kona- Kohala-Big Island Interior-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast- Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward- Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North- Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu- South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South- Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 335 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ HIZ022-201445- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ Haleakala Summit- 335 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 75 mph with localized gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. 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. && $$ HIZ028-201445- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221221T1600Z/ Big Island Summits- 335 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 120 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits until conditions improve. && $$
5 follow-up statements
117 WWHW70 PHFO 200242 CCA NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Honolulu HI 442 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR HALEAKALA SUMMIT THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY FOR KAUAI AND OAHU THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY... HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-029>036-201445- /O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T0400Z/ /O.COR.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.221220T0240Z-221220T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast- Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains- Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro- Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward- 442 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts of 50 mph, especially over and downwind of terrain. * WHERE...Portions of Kauai, Niihau and Oahu Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ HIZ015>018-023-026-027-037>054-201445- /O.COR.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kona- Kohala-Big Island Interior-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast- Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward- Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North- Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu- South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South- Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 442 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph, especially over and downwind of terrain. Localized wind gusts over 80 mph possible on the Big Island. * WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. && $$ HIZ022-201445- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ Haleakala Summit- 442 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 75 mph with localized gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. 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. && $$ HIZ028-201445- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221221T1600Z/ Big Island Summits- 442 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 120 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits until conditions improve. && $$
990 WWHW70 PHFO 200555 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 755 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR MAUI KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR HALEAKALA SUMMIT THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY FOR KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND LANAI THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY... HIZ015-037>044-201600- /O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ /O.EXA.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ Lanai Mauka-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North- Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward- Lanai South- 755 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph. * WHERE...Lanai and Molokai. * WHEN...Until 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 drive, 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. && $$ HIZ016>018-022-023-026-027-045>054-201600- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit- Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Maui Central Valley North- Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu- South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South- Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 755 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with localized gusts over 70 mph. * WHERE...Kahoolawe, Maui and the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits until conditions improve. && $$ HIZ028-201900- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221221T1600Z/ Big Island Summits- 755 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. 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. && $$ HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-029>036-201600- /O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast- Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains- Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro- Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward- 755 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph. * WHERE...Niihau, Kauai and Oahu. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to drive, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. && $$ RCB
744 WWHW70 PHFO 201316 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 316 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY FOR NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI LANAI KAHOOLAWE AND MAUI THROUGH 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... HIZ016>018-022-023-026-045>050-053-210230- /O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ /O.EXB.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221221T0400Z/ Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit- Kona-Kohala-Maui Central Valley North-Maui Central Valley South- Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala- Big Island East- 316 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45 mph. Haleakala Summit...West Winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Kahoolawe, Maui and portions of 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 drive, 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. && $$ HIZ027-051-052-054-210230- /O.EXT.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221221T0400Z/ Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast- Big Island North- 316 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means that winds are expected to be at least 40 mph, with gusts over 60 mph. Stay away from downed power lines. && $$ HIZ028-210230- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221221T1600Z/ Big Island Summits- 316 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. 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. && $$ HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015-029>044-210230- /O.EXT.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221221T0400Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast- Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains- Lanai Mauka-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu- Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward- Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West- Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South- 316 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45 mph. * WHERE...Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Lanai. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to drive, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages. && $$ RCB
072 WWHW70 PHFO 202006 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 1006 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... HIZ027-051-052-054-210400- /O.CAN.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221221T0400Z/ /O.EXA.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221221T0400Z/ Big Island Interior-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast- Big Island North- 1006 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Island 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 drive, 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. && $$ HIZ028-210915- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221221T1600Z/ Big Island Summits- 1006 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits until conditions improve. && $$ HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-023-026-029>050-053-210400- /O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221221T0400Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast- Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains- Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Kona- Kohala-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu- Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward- 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- Big Island East- 1006 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 45 mph. * WHERE...Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Lanai. * 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 drive, 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. && $$ HIZ022-210400- /O.CON.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221221T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit- 1006 AM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Haleakala Summit...West Winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Kahoolawe, Maui and portions of the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to drive, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors. && $$
364 WWHW70 PHFO 210214 NPWHFO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 414 PM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054- 210315- /O.CAN.PHFO.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-221221T0400Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast- Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains- Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West- Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Kauai North- Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain- Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-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-Big Island South- Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 414 PM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will remain breezy into early evening, but have decreased below advisory thresholds. $$ HIZ028-211515- /O.CON.PHFO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221221T1600Z/ Big Island Summits- 414 PM HST Tue Dec 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 50 to 80 mph with localized gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for road-closures. Postpone travel to the summits until conditions improve. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Honolulu, HI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Dec 19, 10:01 AM HST, 5 hours 34 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 19, 10:01 AM HST, 5 hours 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Honolulu HI 1001 AM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 .SYNOPSIS... Numerous showers, heavy at times, and thunderstorms will continue today as a kona storm moves through the region. Bands of strong thunderstorms are moving through islands along and just ahead of the vigorous cold front which is now approaching Oahu and will sweep through the rest of the state from northwest to southeast today. Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected with the main threats being damaging winds and small hail. Strong southwest to west winds will continue through this afternoon and possibly tonight wind wind gusts of 60 mph possible down wind of any terrain. Weather conditions will improve over the western islands later this afternoon and evening and improve across the rest of the state by Tuesday morning. Fair weather and light winds expected from Wednesday through the weekend. && .DISCUSSION... We have updated the forecast to expand and extend our Severe Thunderstorm Watch through 2PM this afternoon which includes Kauai, Oahu and Maui counties and the adjacent waters. This mornings radar and satellite imagery shows scattered thunderstorms all across the state with the main impacts being damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. A few isolated storms are also showing hail signatures with hail sizes of up to 1 inch possible. Latest 18Z sounding from Lihue shows a decreasing threat for severe thunderstorms due to a decrease of mixed layer CAPE. The severe threat should decrease over Kauai soon and likely decrease over Oahu by early afternoon. The threat for severe will continue over Maui county through this afternoon and possible expand towards the Big Island later today. Latest satellite imagery shows the center of the mid-latitude cyclone very well and the low remains centered near 32N162W and will be moving eastward slowly. Besides the severe thunderstorm threat, the main threat that has been impacting many people across the state is the wind threat. We have seen numerous power outages since last night mainly over areas downwind of terrain and the threat for damaging winds will likely continue for these areas through this afternoon and possibly tonight. The current High Wind Warning for the state of Hawaii is in effect through 6 PM today and we may need to extend the warning. Southwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph is expected along many of our typical Windward areas and the wind direction will be shifting toward the west-northwest today as the front makes it way through the state. Latest observations show the front has made its way through Kauai and is now approaching Oahu. The front should make its way through Maui counties early this afternoon and the Big Island late this afternoon or evening. Some of our strongest wind gusts will be possible as the front pushes through the area. Last but not least, the potential for flash flooding will continue to exists but with storms moving at speeds over 40 to 50 mph, the heavy rain is not lasting very long. Pockets of intense rainfall is occurring with these showers and thunderstorms and if a cluster of storms hold over any given area, it will not take long to produce flash flooding over the already saturated soils. The potential threat for flash flooding will begin to shift toward the eastern half of the state during the afternoon. On Tuesday, the mid-latitude cyclone into midweek. Well-mixed, gusty westerlies build in behind the cold front and focus showers over leeward slopes through Tuesday. Fair weather with much lighter winds are expected by Wednesday. Beyond Wednesday, we are looking at a progressive pattern to continue in the North Pacific, which will keep trade winds out of the forecast through rest of the week. Another front could approach the state towards the end of the week, through most of the moisture and instability looks to stay well north of the state. && .AVIATION... A strong cold front and an upper-level trough associated with a deep low pressure system continues to move rapidly toward the east-southeast over the smaller islands. Unstable atmospheric conditions and enhanced moisture are producing widespread cloud cover and rainfall along with thunderstorms ahead of the front. This is a high impact weather event, which has been producing scattered thunderstorms across the island chain. Some storms have been severe with the potential to produce damaging winds and large hail. All aviation interests are urged to monitor the latest forecasts, and use extra caution during the next 24 hours. SIGMET X-Ray has been issued across all of the main Hawaiian Islands and areas to the east due to thunderstorm activity this morning, and this SIGMET is likely to remain in effect into the afternoon. Remember that any SIGMET issued for thunderstorms also implies that there is potential for severe turbulence, icing, and wind shear. Widespread MVFR conditions, and localized IFR conditions, due to low ceilings and reduced visibilities are occurring across large portions of the state with intermittent breaks in between lines of storms. Regardless, AIRMET Sierra remains in effect for mountain obscuration above 2,000 feet for most islands. This AIRMET is likely to remain in effect for most of the state into this afternoon. We have also included the mention of light icing occurring in clouds across most of the state in the layer from 12,000 to 22,000 feet in AIRMET Zulu. As the front continues to move down the island chain, expect significant strengthening of the low-level southwest to west winds. AIRMET Tango is currently in effect for Tempo moderate mechanical low-level turbulence below 9,000 feet northwest through southeast of the higher terrain on all islands. AIRMET Tango is also in effect for sustained wind speeds of 30kt or greater. Finally, AIRMET Tango is also included for tempo moderate upper-level turbulence in the layer from 18,000 to 30,000 feet even for areas outside of thunderstorms. && .MARINE... A cold front across the western islands will continue to move southeast across the rest of the main island chain today, producing a wide array of marine hazards. These include the potential for gusty winds, hail and waterspouts in and around strong to severe thunderstorms, sustained near-gale to gale-force southwest to west winds, as well as rapidly increasing seas and surf. A Gale warning continues for all Hawaiian waters through this afternoon. Additionally, a High Surf Warning (HSW) for exposed north and west facing shores is in effect for a long lived northwest swell through Tuesday afternoon. Less exposed shorelines may need a High Surf Advisory (HSA), to be issued later, as the swell builds down the island chain. Even after the front moves east of the islands, west winds are expected to remain strong to near-gale on Tuesday as low pressure passes eastward a couple hundred miles north of the islands. Winds will decline Tuesday night into Wednesday as the low departs to the northeast and a ridge builds over the area. The strong low pushing the cold front over the islands will produce a long-lived and extra-large northwest swell that will rapidly build into the islands and bring surf heights above High Surf Warning (HSW) levels. There is high potential for wave run- up onto vulnerable roadways and coastal areas in the HSW areas, with the most likely time for these impacts being tonight into Tuesday morning during high tide. This swell is expected to drop below warning thresholds Tuesday night into Wednesday. Expect another large northwest swell towards the end of the week near High Surf Advisory (HSA) levels. Surf along south and west facing shores will also see an increase in short-period wind waves tonight into Tuesday due to the strong onshore winds. && .HFO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 2 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM HST THIS AFTERNOON FOR KAUAI OAHU AND MAUI COUNTIES AND ADJACENT WATERS. Flood Watch through late tonight for all Hawaiian Islands. High Wind Warning until 6 PM HST this evening for all Hawaiian Islands. High Surf Warning until 6 PM HST Tuesday for Niihau-Kauai Leeward-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Maui Windward West- Kauai North-Molokai Windward-Molokai North-Molokai West- Windward Haleakala. High Wind Warning until 6 AM HST Tuesday for Haleakala Summit. High Wind Warning until 6 AM HST Wednesday for Big Island Summits. Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM HST Tuesday for Big Island Summits. Gale Warning until 6 PM HST this evening for all Hawaiian waters- && DISCUSSION...Kino AVIATION...Vaughan MARINE...Powell
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 19, 11:32 AM HST, 4 hours 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
1132 AM HST MON DEC 19 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1118 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG KANEOHE 21.41N 157.79W
12/19/2022 HONOLULU HI LAW ENFORCEMENT
KAMEHAMEHA HWY CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS
BETWEEN HAIKU RD AND HEEIA ST DUE TO LEANING
POLES.
&&Local storm report, Dec 19, 11:55 AM HST, 3 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
1155 AM HST MON DEC 19 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0920 PM FLASH FLOOD WAIKOLOA VILLAGE 19.94N 155.79W
12/18/2022 HAWAII HI EMERGENCY MNGR
HI-190 CLOSED NEAR MILE MARKER 5-6, DEBRIS
ON RD.
&&Local storm report, Dec 19, 12:03 PM HST, 3 hours 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
1203 PM HST MON DEC 19 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0920 PM FLASH FLOOD KAWAIHAE 20.04N 155.83W
12/18/2022 HAWAII HI EMERGENCY MNGR
HI 270 CLOSED FROM MILE MARKER 10-11 DUE TO
DEBRIS ON RD.
&&Local storm report, Dec 19, 12:47 PM HST, 2 hours 48 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
1247 PM HST MON DEC 19 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1155 AM TSTM WND DMG WAIPAHU 21.39N 158.01W
12/19/2022 HONOLULU HI TRAINED SPOTTER
SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF. 40 MPH WIND.
&&Local storm report, Dec 19, 1:09 PM HST, 2 hours 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
109 PM HST MON DEC 19 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1145 AM TSTM WND DMG 1 E KAPOLEI 21.33N 158.05W
12/19/2022 HONOLULU HI PUBLIC
VIDEO SURFACED OF TREES DOWN IN THE KA
MAKANA ALII SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT.
&&
GKSpecial weather statement, Dec 19, 3:15 PM HST, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
315 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022
HIZ026-054-200145-
Kohala HI-Big Island North HI-
315 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Hawaii in Hawaii
County through 345 PM HST...
At 315 PM HST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Halaula and Hawi, or 40 miles north of Kailua-Kona, moving northeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kapaau, Pololu Valley, Kohala Ranch, Hawi, Halaula, Waimanu Valley
and Kawaihae.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM HST for
Hawaii.
&&
LAT...LON 2005 15584 2009 15588 2011 15588 2027 15587
2025 15577 2022 15573 2020 15573 2017 15567
2014 15562
TIME...MOT...LOC 0115Z 247DEG 25KT 2020 15579
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
R BallardThe office that day
Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2:00 PM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Kalawao | 3 hr |
| Dec 19, 2:11 PM HST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HFO | Kalawao | 49 min |
| Dec 19, 3:00 PM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 2 hr | |
| Dec 19, 3:08 PM HST | Flash Flood Warning | HFO | Hawaii | 3 hr |
| Dec 19, 3:15 PM HST | Special Weather Statement | HFO | 30 min | |
| Dec 19, 3:54 PM HST | Special Weather Statement | HFO | Hawaii | 66 min |
| Dec 19, 3:59 PM HST | Flash Flood Warning | HFO | Hawaii | 5 hr |
| Dec 19, 4:08 PM HST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HFO | Hawaii | 52 min |
| Dec 19, 4:47 PM HST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HFO | Hawaii | 43 min |
| Dec 19, 6:33 PM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 117 min | |
| Dec 19, 7:54 PM HST | Small Craft Advisory | HFO | 62 hr | |
| Dec 19, 8:21 PM HST | High Surf Advisory | HFO | Hawaii | 17 hr |
| Dec 20, 1:00 PM HST | High Surf Advisory | HFO | Kalawao | 15 hr |
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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.