...HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
Hurricane Lowell has reached its closest point to the main Hawaiian Islands. Expect damaging winds, heavy flooding rainfall, and extremely dangerous and damaging surf to occur over portions of the Hawaiian Islands and into Tuesday morning. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Kauai and Niihau, and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Oahu. Storm preparations should be complete.
WIND: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Wind Forecast: 45-60 mph with gusts to 80 mph Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Tuesday morning
WIND: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or 2 hurricane force. PREPARE: Last minute efforts should solely focus on protecting life. The area remains subject to considerable wind damage. ACT: Now is the time to shelter from life-threatening wind.
WIND: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.
STORM SURGE: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas Window of concern: through early Wednesday morning
STORM SURGE: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect flooding of low-lying roads and property. ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials.
STORM SURGE: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
FLOODING RAIN: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts
FLOODING RAIN: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.
FLOODING RAIN: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
TORNADO: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Situation is favorable for tornadoes
TORNADO: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include the potential for several tornadoes. PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of the latest tornado situation. ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelter if a tornado warning is issued.
TORNADO: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.
