High Wind — Molokai Southeast, Hawaii

2023-08-07 to 2023-08-09 · Molokai Southeast, Hawaii

Event narrative

Kamehameha V Hwy was closed in between mp 8.5 and mp 10 due to two utility poles knocked down from the high winds.

Wider weather episode

Between August 7-9, strong winds impacted the Hawaiians islands. A strong high pressure to the north of the state and Hurricane Dora far to the south helped to drive the strong northeast winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1118212. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.