High Wind — Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

1996-01-30 to 1996-01-31 · Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

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_id 5544293. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.