High Wind in Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

High Wind January 30, 1996 – January 31, 1996 · Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

The wider storm

Strong south and southwest winds ahead of low pressure and a cold front approaching the Hawaiian Islands produced winds to 90 mph over the summits and upper slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. High winds also buffeted Waimea and Kamuela where winds accelerated between the Kohala Mountains and Mauna Kea.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5544293. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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