Special Weather Statement Alert

Special Weather Statement
Alert:
…STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS AND A SIGNIFICANT NORTH SWELL POSSIBLE
FROM TONIGHT THROUGH THANKSGIVING AFFECTING ALL HAWAIIAN
ISLANDS…

A cold front is forecast to sweep down the island chain from
tonight through Thanksgiving Day, bringing a period of showers to
all islands. More significantly, strong northeast winds will
develop after the front passes, resulting in a period of very
windy conditions for all islands. Forecast confidence is high that
most areas around the state will be impacted by these strong and
gusty northeast winds.
Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree
branches, blow away tents and awnings, and make it difficult to
drive, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. Also be
prepared for power outages. Please consider moving any planned
outdoor Thanksgiving events indoors, and postpone hanging outdoor
holiday decorations as they may become damaged or airborne with
these strong winds.
Additionally, a powerful low pressure system passing north of the
area will generate a large north swell that will build Wednesday
night, with the peak of the swell potentially coinciding with
extreme high tides on Thursday and Friday mornings. Homeowners,
beachgoers and boaters should prepare for the potential for high
surf and significant wave run-up along exposed north facing
shores.
This statement will be updated by 5 PM HST Wednesday, November
23rd, or sooner if necessary.
Instructions:
Target Area:
Big Island East
Big Island Interior
Big Island North
Big Island South
Big Island Southeast
Big Island Summit
Central Oahu
East Honolulu
Ewa Plain
Haleakala Summit
Honolulu Metro
Kahoolawe
Kauai East
Kauai Mountains
Kauai North
Kauai South
Kauai Southwest
Kipahulu
Kohala
Kona
Koolau Leeward
Koolau Windward
Lanai Leeward
Lanai Mauka
Lanai South
Lanai Windward
Maui Central Valley North
Maui Central Valley South
Maui Leeward West
Maui Windward West
Molokai Leeward South
Molokai North
Molokai Southeast
Molokai West
Molokai Windward
Niihau
Oahu North Shore
Olomana
South Haleakala
South Maui, Upcountry
Waianae Coast
Waianae Mountains
Windward Haleakala