Airport Delays

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Tribune reports that Kona should overcome it's crack problem this morning.  https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/01/1...er-notice/

Wait?  Was Hunter visiting?

I saw the picture of the "crack".  Was more like a pothole.  Is the Orchidland road association in charge of runway maintenance?!

Speaking of potential flight delays.  NWS issued a wind warning for gusts to 50:


WIND ADVISORY

ISSUED: 3:55 AM JAN. 16, 2024 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT HST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds increasing to 20 to 30 mph with
localized gusts over 50 mph.

* WHERE...Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, and lower
elevations on Maui and the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until midnight HST tonight.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected over and
downwind of the island terrain, as well as through valleys and in
areas where the terrain funnels winds most effectively.

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.