High Wind — Big Island North, Hawaii

2023-08-08 · Big Island North, Hawaii

Event narrative

Hundreds of costumers were out of power due to 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 1118215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.