...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...
At 5 pm HST, the eye of major Hurricane Lowell was located about 630 miles south-southwest of Lihue, Kauai. Lowell is a category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, and is now moving toward the west-northwest at 5 mph. Lowell is expected to continue to turn more toward the north or north-northeast tonight into Sunday, followed by an increase in forward speed Sunday night and Monday. Some fluctuations in intensity are expected tonight and early Sunday, with gradual weakening expected Sunday into Monday. The eye of Lowell is currently forecast to make it's closest approach to the main Hawaiian Islands Monday night, passing 100 to 200 miles west of Niihau. Remember that significant impacts from a hurricane are far reaching and can extend far from the center.
WIND: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 40 mph
WIND: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage. ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous.
WIND: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. Scattered power and communications outages.
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: Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon
STORM SURGE: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. PREPARE: Efforts should now be underway to prepare for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas. ACT: Take actions to protect life and property. Prepare to leave if evacuation orders are given for your area.
STORM SURGE: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
FLOODING RAIN: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locally higher amounts
FLOODING RAIN: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
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
PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for several tornadoes with a few possibly intense having larger damage paths. PREPARE: Those living in manufactured homes or on boats should prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. ACT: Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.
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.
