5am update (Thursday)

[PaulW]

http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/arc...1408071501

Hurricane to hit Big Island. First time ever?

[leilanidude]

Hurricane to hit Big Island. First time ever?
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In recorded history - which isn't very long.
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Here is the update for those on slow internet or don't want to click on links:

Hurricane ISELLE Advisory Number 30
Issued at 500 AM HST THU AUG 07 2014
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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Location: 18.5N 150.6W
ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 510 MI...825 KM ESE OF HONOLULU HAWAII
Maximum sustained winds: 80 MPH...130 KM/H
Present movement: WNW or 285 degrees AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
Minimum central pressure: 986 MB...29.12 INCHES

[PaulW]

Yes indeed.

First hurricane in Hawaii since Iniki hit Kauai in '92.

[mella l]

http://www.wunderground.com/US/HI/025.html#HWW

Just a few more items to add this link has much information and it caught my eye about the refrigerator.

"If staying in a home...turn the refrigerator to maximum cold and keep it closed. Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances. Fill the bathtub with water for cleaning and Flushing in case the tap water becomes unavailable".

mella l

Art and Science Our Future

http://www.ACaliforniaSoap.etsy.com/

[PaulW]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffir%E2%8...wind_scale


Category 1 storms usually cause no significant structural damage to most well-constructed permanent structures; however, they can topple unanchored mobile homes, as well as uproot or snap numerous trees. Poorly attached roof shingles or tiles can blow off. Coastal flooding and pier damage are often associated with Category 1 storms. Power outages are typically widespread to extensive, sometimes lasting several days. Even though it is the least intense type of hurricane, the storm can still produce widespread damage and can be a life-threatening storm.[5]

[csgray]

The current forecast map shows the eye being on the other side of the island by 2AM Friday, does anyone know of any predictions on how long the thing will take to pass over us?

Carol

[leilanidude]

Its moving at 17mph so 10 hours is 170 miles.
But, I don't know how wide the entire storm actually is.

[dayna]

They said we should feel winds from the storm as far as 140 miles away from the storm, so I figure gentle winds should start in 5-6 hours gradually building till the eye hits.

Dayna

http://www.FarmingAloha.com
www.E-Z-Caps.com

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

Right now the center is tracking to come ashore over Cape Kumukahi, with full force winds (whatever they happen to be) extending out to 35 miles.

[Carey]

Carol, wind & rain bands from the storm are, right now, predicted by about noon
By 6ish to sundown winds will significantly pick up
8pmmidnight expect full force winds with anticipated right now 75 MPH with higher gusts