High Wind — Lanai Mauka, Hawaii

2013-02-18 · Lanai Mauka, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient became established across the islands as a high built far north of the state. Northeast and east trade winds pummeled the area, and they led to damages in several locales from Oahu to the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious injuries were reported, however.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 460739. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.