An upper level trough located north of the Hawaiian Islands with a jetstream wind maximum of 150 knots persisted along 30N latitude for over 4 days. High winds along the south edge of the jetstream buffeted the higher volcano summits of Hawaii and Maui.
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An upper level trough located north of the Hawaiian Islands with a jetstream wind maximum of 150 knots persisted along 30N latitude for over 4 days. High winds along the south edge of the jetstream buffeted the higher volcano summits of Hawaii and Maui.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Westerly winds of 60 to 80 mph were recorded near the summit of Mauna Kea.
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