...VERY STRONG WINDS AND COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE

[terracore]

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
446 AM HST Fri Feb 8 2019

HIZ001>028-090400-
Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Kauai Mountains-
Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Oahu Koolau-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Windward-
Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Windward Haleakala-Leeward Haleakala-Haleakala Summit-Kona-
South Big Island-Big Island North and East-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Big Island Summits-
446 AM HST Fri Feb 8 2019

...VERY STRONG WINDS AND COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...

An unusually strong storm system will move toward the islands
from the north over the weekend, bringing with it multiple weather
hazards. The storm will send a powerful swell toward the islands
that will impact exposed north and west facing shores with very
high surf. Additionally, the combination of strong onshore winds
and high surf will increase the potential for significant coastal
flooding that could lead to property damage, road closures and
beach erosion.

The storm system will also bring strong and potentially damaging
north to northwest winds to the island chain, particularly
Saturday night through Sunday evening. While these winds are
expected to be strongest over ridges and mountaintops, they will
also accelerate downslope, impacting heavily populated areas. In
addition, intense fast moving rain showers or squalls may bring
very strong and damaging winds as the storm makes its closest
approach.

If you have outdoor plans for the weekend, be prepared for very
windy conditions. If your plans include marine activities, you may
want to consider postponing them.

Stay tuned for forecast updates from the National Weather Service or
your favorite media outlet.

&&

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[alaskyn66]

I wonder how many ocean rescues they will be doing.

[birdmove]

Just got back from Hilo. Hilo Bay is pretty choppy already.

Jon in Keaau/HPP

[terracore]

UPDATED: GUSTS TO 60

Issued: 4:15 AM Feb. 9, 2019 – National Weather Service

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...North to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with localized
gusts up to 50 mph. Winds are expected to decrease slightly this
afternoon, then become much stronger out of the west tonight
through Sunday night, with speeds of 20 to 40 mph and localized
gusts up to 60 mph. Winds will be strongest over and downslope
from higher terrain, and where most efficiently funneled around
the terrain and through valleys.

* TIMING...A Wind Advisory through 6 PM this evening. A High Wind
Watch from 6 PM this evening until 6 AM Monday as even stronger
west winds are expected to develop.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving hazardous, can
cause minor structural damage to poorly built structures, and
result in power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts, secure loose objects, and prepare for the possibility
of power outages.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or
gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use
extra caution.

&&

Gale Watch
Issued: 3:30 AM Feb. 9, 2019 – National Weather Service

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Winds and Seas...North to northwest winds 25 to 30 knots today,
then becoming west to northwest, and possibly increasing to 35
knots, starting tonight. Seas 19 to 24 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory indicates inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid
navigating in these hazardous conditions.

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34
to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

High Wind Watch
Issued: 4:15 AM Feb. 9, 2019 – National Weather Service

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...North to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with localized
gusts up to 50 mph. Winds are expected to decrease slightly this
afternoon, then become much stronger out of the west tonight
through Sunday night, with speeds of 20 to 40 mph and localized
gusts up to 60 mph. Winds will be strongest over and downslope
from higher terrain, and where most efficiently funneled around
the terrain and through valleys.

* TIMING...A Wind Advisory through 6 PM this evening. A High Wind
Watch from 6 PM this evening until 6 AM Monday as even stronger
west winds are expected to develop.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving hazardous, can
cause minor structural damage to poorly built structures, and
result in power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts, secure loose objects, and prepare for the possibility
of power outages.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or
gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected. Motorists should use
extra caution.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:30 AM Feb. 9, 2019 – National Weather Service

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Winds and Seas...North to northwest winds 25 to 30 knots today,
then becoming west to northwest, and possibly increasing to 35
knots, starting tonight. Seas 19 to 24 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory indicates inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid
navigating in these hazardous conditions.

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34
to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

[alaskyn66]

Breezy in hilo, but Mt View is pretty calm.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

The forecast for HPP (and other Puna areas) is less ominous than for much of the rest of the state:

Saturday Afternoon
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a north wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a north wind 16 to 21 mph becoming west 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday
Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast win

[TomK]

Winds at Mauna Kea's summit ridge are constantly over 100-mph with gusts over 120-mph. Temperatures are around 15 degrees Fahrenheit which means windchill is -16 Fahrenheit and colder. Not a nice place to visit right now...

[leilanidude]

Has been calm in Leilani since about midnight.

[alaskyn66]

Nice webcam view of the mountain from Naniloa.

http://content.streamhoster.com/preview/...autoPlay=1&width=768&height=432

[macuu222]

No wind in lower HPP this morning. Just clear and cold!