10-14-2014, 06:56 AM
The center is used as a distance reference but it is the storm surge that does all the damage. The tropical storm appears to be several hundred miles in diameter right now. The storm surge will be tens of miles north from the center.
"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli
"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*