High Wind — West Hawaii, Hawaii

2004-01-14 · West Hawaii, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A fast-moving cold front brought strong winds to much of the Aloha State on the 14th. A significant number of trees and power lines were blown down, closing roads on Oahu and Kauai for several hours. Media reports indicated that over 100 homes on Oahu suffered roof damage. At least three homes on the Big Island of Hawaii and one on Maui also had roof damage. Power outages affected Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. Around 69,000 customers were without power on Oahu, several thousands on Maui and Kauai, and nearly 10,000 on the Big Island. Nine schools on Oahu closed early due to power failures and/or roof damage. One man was killed on Kauai while apparently camping. A portion of a tree blown down by high winds fell on his campsite and caused his death. No serious injuries were reported. The cost of damages across the state was not available.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5432326. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.