Strong Wind — Wainae Mountains, Hawaii

2022-12-18 · Wainae Mountains, Hawaii

Event narrative

A tree fell across Kaukonahua Road near Poamoho Street.

Wider weather episode

At the summits on Big Island, sustained west winds were recorded over 43 kts with gusts over 104 kts, with a max wind gust recorded at 144 kts on Dec 19th. Otherwise, at lower elevations, southwest winds over 35 kts, with localized gusts over 60 kts, were recorded at various locations across the islands. The winds were the result of a strong early season cold front which dropped across the state from the northwest.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1065873. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.