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An hour-by-hour look at how the winter storm will impact Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A strong storm is moving over the state of Hawaii through Friday, bringing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
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Note this forecast is subject to change. Heavy rain and other impacts can happen at any time over the next several days.
Thursday at midday: Further intensification of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is expected to occur around midday and throughout the afternoon. Oahu is expected to receive a round of thunderstorms before noon. Recent weather models also push some thunderstorms over Maui County starting during the early hours of the afternoon.
Thursday evening: The cold front associated with this low-pressure system will start to move toward the southeast after staying stalled to our northwest throughout most of Thursday morning. Heavy rainfall, isolated thunderstorms, and strong winds will continue throughout the evening and overnight.
Friday morning: The associated front will have moved over Oahu and Kauai by Friday morning, keeping a bulk of the rainfall over the eastern half of the state. The western half of the state will slowly dry throughout Friday morning, being replaced with cool and dry air.
Friday afternoon: Impacts will slowly decrease throughout the afternoon. Hawaii Island will continue to see scattered showers as the front stalls over or just to the east of the island.
Saturday: Cool and dry air is expected to fill in across the state. Sunny skies are expected throughout the weekend. Due to the cool and dry air moving in, some low temperatures in the morning will be in the low- to mid-60s.
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As Hawaii braces for an incoming winter storm, many residents are wondering what to expect and how it will impact the islands. Here is an hour-by-hour look at how the storm is projected to unfold:
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM: The storm is forecasted to make landfall on the Big Island, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Residents should expect localized flooding and possible power outages.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: The storm will continue to move across the islands, with Oahu and Maui experiencing heavy rain and gusty winds. Travel may become hazardous, and residents are advised to stay indoors if possible.
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: As the storm moves towards Kauai, conditions will begin to improve on the other islands. However, Kauai may experience the brunt of the storm, with potential for flash flooding and high surf.
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: The storm is expected to weaken as it moves away from Hawaii, but lingering showers and gusty winds may still impact the islands. Residents should remain cautious and stay informed of any updates from local authorities.
Overall, the winter storm is likely to bring significant impacts to Hawaii, so it is important for residents to stay prepared and stay safe. Keep an eye on local weather alerts and be ready to take action if necessary.
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