Strong Wind — Honolulu Metro, Hawaii

2023-02-09 · Honolulu Metro, Hawaii

Event narrative

County officials reported that Pensacola St. was closed between Nehoa St. to Piikoi St. due to a downed pole and electrical wires. It was also reported that more than 2,100 customers were without power in the Makiki area due to the strong winds.

Wider weather episode

A period of gusty east winds sustained up to 35 kts with localized gusts near 50 kts generated some damage for portions of the Hawaiian Island chain.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1075402. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.