Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 9:36AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 23, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
March 23, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 935 AM HST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hawi to 5 miles
southwest of Kahaluu-Keauhou. Movement was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Captain Cook, Puuanahulu, Hawi, Mahukona, Honaunau, Kawaihae,
Kahaluu-Keauhou, Waikoloa Village, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Honalo,
Pololu Valley, Kohala Ranch, Kalaoa, Halaula, Kapaau, Waimanu Valley,
Puako, Kailua-Kona, and Holualoa.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island North
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: