Strong Wind — Olomana, Hawaii

2005-12-18 · Olomana, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A strong low north of the state, along with a cold front moving through the islands, brought gusty winds to most of the island chain. The winds damaged some roofs and caused several power outages in the isles. Most significantly, a falling tree limb injured a man and killed his young daughter as they hiked along Maunawili Trail on Oahu just before 11 AM on the 18th. Damage estimates were not available.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5484864. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.