08-23-2024, 04:52 PM
Rain from Hone has arrived, and more, much more is on the way. Blustery, windy conditions over southern Big Island is expected and possible flooding. From Puna Weather:
By Saturday morning the moisture increases significantly producing frequent rain, heavy at times. Precipitable water values rise to an impressive 2.5". During the day on Saturday winds increase to blustery from the northeast. The strong winds pushing the abundant moisture up our mountains will cause even heavier rains with some flooding possible.
Saturday night and Sunday expect rain to be torrential at times, exacerbating flooding. Winds slowly decrease to breezy and sometimes gusty while turning to easterly. Expect very humid conditions.
Both the GFS and the HWRF models initialized well and both show the storm passing by our our south with the highest winds over the southern portion of our island (Pahoa, Volcano, Pahala, Naalehu, etc). These areas could be numerous downed tree limbs and power outages.
All areas from the Hamakua coast to South Point could see 6"-12" of rain with some areas approaching 20".
http://www.punaweather.org/
By Saturday morning the moisture increases significantly producing frequent rain, heavy at times. Precipitable water values rise to an impressive 2.5". During the day on Saturday winds increase to blustery from the northeast. The strong winds pushing the abundant moisture up our mountains will cause even heavier rains with some flooding possible.
Saturday night and Sunday expect rain to be torrential at times, exacerbating flooding. Winds slowly decrease to breezy and sometimes gusty while turning to easterly. Expect very humid conditions.
Both the GFS and the HWRF models initialized well and both show the storm passing by our our south with the highest winds over the southern portion of our island (Pahoa, Volcano, Pahala, Naalehu, etc). These areas could be numerous downed tree limbs and power outages.
All areas from the Hamakua coast to South Point could see 6"-12" of rain with some areas approaching 20".
http://www.punaweather.org/