Goodmorning!
Reminder: Lots of closures out there due to the wet and windy weather. Check out KITV.com for the latest.
So far, gusts around 30 to 40 mph have been reported on islands west of the Big Island with the strongest gusts near 50 mph on slopes near Schofield Barracks on Central O’ahu. This is a good indication that similar strong gusts could occur locally in other downslope areas.
Rainfall is not adding up to significant amounts as of right now. However, be prepared for minor flood problems, mainly this morning on Kaua`i, this afternoon on O`ahu, tonight for Maui County and Saturday morning for the Big Island.
Here’s a look at the highest rainfall totals over a 24 hour period as of 5 AM this morning:
Kaua’i:
- Mount Wai’ale’ale 2.33″
- Mohihi Crossing 1.17″
- `Oma`o 1.06″
O’ahu:
- South Fork Kaukonahua .71″
- Schofield Barracks .70″
- O’ahu Forest NWR .55″
Mau’i County:
- Moloka’i 1 .30″
- Lana’i 1 .30″
- Pu’u Kukui 1.32″
- Waikapu Country Club .66″
- `Ohe’o Gulch .45″
Island of Hawai’i:
- Kealakekua .29″
- Kahuku Ranch .25″
As far as current weather alerts:
- HIGH WIND WARNING: in effect until 6 PM this afternoon for Ni’ihau to Moloka’i…as well as the summits of Haleakala, Mauna Kea, & Mauna Loa.
- HIGH WIND ADVISORY: in effect until midnight tonight for Lana’i, Kaho’olawe, & Mau’i.
- HIGH SURF WARNING: in effect until 6 AM Saturday for north and west facing shores from Ni’ihau to the leeward coast of the Big Island.
- HIGH SURF ADVISORY: in effect until 6 AM Saturday for the west shores of Lana’i and the north shores of the Big Island.
- SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: in effect until 6 PM Sunday for ALL Hawaiian waters.
Of course, most spots haven’t reached the peak of the wind and rain so remain prepared and stay safe. We just have to get through the brunt of the bad weather today and tonight because it looks like a weekend of great weather is just around the corner.
Amber-Lynn
