Weather Alert in Hawaii
High Wind Warning issued February 7 at 6:22PM HST until February 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
AREAS AFFECTED: Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Kauai South; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Leeward; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Most areas of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM HST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 6 PM HST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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.
INSTRUCTION: Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. A High Wind Warning means that winds are expected to be at least 40 mph, with gusts over 60 mph. Stay away from downed power lines. 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. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.
When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area
of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical
gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific
to any geographic area.
Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole,
skypunch, and cloud hole.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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