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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Honolulu, HI

December 19, 20224 counties in Hawaii

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lihue, at 00:00Z on 2022-12-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lihue, at 00:00Z on 2022-12-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 57 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

&&

GK
Special 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 Ballard

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 19, 2:00 PM HSTAreal Flood AdvisoryHFOKalawao3 hr
Dec 19, 2:11 PM HSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHFOKalawao49 min
Dec 19, 3:00 PM HSTSpecial Marine WarningHFO2 hr
Dec 19, 3:08 PM HSTFlash Flood WarningHFOHawaii3 hr
Dec 19, 3:15 PM HSTSpecial Weather StatementHFO30 min
Dec 19, 3:54 PM HSTSpecial Weather StatementHFOHawaii66 min
Dec 19, 3:59 PM HSTFlash Flood WarningHFOHawaii5 hr
Dec 19, 4:08 PM HSTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatHFOHawaii52 min
Dec 19, 4:47 PM HSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHFOHawaii43 min
Dec 19, 6:33 PM HSTSpecial Marine WarningHFO117 min
Dec 19, 7:54 PM HSTSmall Craft AdvisoryHFO62 hr
Dec 19, 8:21 PM HSTHigh Surf AdvisoryHFOHawaii17 hr
Dec 20, 1:00 PM HSTHigh Surf AdvisoryHFOKalawao15 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.