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Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
ActiveNiihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
HLSHFO
This product covers the Hawaiian islands
**ALL HURRICANE AND TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED BUT A FLASH FLOODING RISK REMAINS IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS DUE TO LOWELL**
NEW INFORMATION ---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None
* STORM INFORMATION: - About 190 miles north-northwest of Lihue - 24.5N 160.7W - Storm Intensity 80 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 18 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------
All warnings have been cancelled as Hurricane Lowell no longer poses a threat to the state of Hawaii and surrounding waters.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS -----------------
* FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across the state of Hawaii.
* WIND: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across the Hawaiian Islands.
* SURGE: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across the Hawaiian Islands. Elevated surf will still remain a hazard through the day.
* TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across the Hawaiian Islands.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When going outside be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and flooded areas.
If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.
Check in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your location and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do not tie up communications systems.
Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their points of contact.
Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. Hazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, continued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic lights make travel difficult.
Allow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate road hazards.
Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities give the all clear. Allow time for officials to inspect bridges and overpasses and to mark washed-out roads.
When entering areas that have been heavily damaged, bring along a GPS-enabled device to help with street navigation. Do not drive on roads that have been marked closed.
Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers interfere with the emergency work of first responders.
Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can blow you off the roof.
When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the job. Never cut trees without a partner.
If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from open doors and windows.
Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood waters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil water alerts as tap water may have become non-potable.
Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause flying debris.
Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts and heed any flood watches and warnings.
Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road. Turn around, don't drown!
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE -----------
As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Honolulu HI regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
Data from the National Weather Service
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