High Wind — Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

1996-02-10 to 1996-02-12 · Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

A strong mid level jetstream associated with a cold front brought wind gusts of 125 mph to Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, and to 105 mph at the summit of Haleakala. The highest winds occurred early on the 11th. At lower elevations, gusts to 45 mph toppled about 40 trees in Hilo and a dozen in the Puna District. One home was damaged by a large tree in Hilo.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5566027. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.