08-07-2023, 05:14 AM
(08-07-2023, 04:55 AM)TomK Wrote: Dora remains a hurricane and is in the central Pacific SW of Hawaii, but will pass a long way south of us and is not a current threat..
Really? Cool. But I doubt someone living in a cane shack. or a tent, or any kind untethered structure would think 60mph winds are nothing..
From.. https://www.weather.gov/hfo/watchwarn
High Wind Watch
Issued Time: August 06 03:24:00 PM HST
Expiring Time: August 09 06:00:00 AM HST
Urgency: Future
Status: Actual
Event: High Wind Watch
Message: National Weather Service Honolulu HI
324 PM HST Sun Aug 6 2023
...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
.The gradient between high pressure north of the main Hawaiian
Islands and Hurricane Dora passing safely south of the islands
will drive very strong and gusty easterly winds across the area
from Monday through Wednesday. A stable airmass and low inversion
will amplify this effect, especially over island terrain and
across leeward areas. This watch may be modified or upgraded later
tonight or early Monday.
324 PM HST Sun Aug 6 2023
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...East winds 25 to 45 mph with localized gusts over 60
mph possible.
* WHERE...Kahoolawe, Lanai, and portions of Maui and the Big
Island.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instructions: Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location.
Areas affected: Big Island Interior, Kohala, Big Island Summit