High Wind in Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

High Wind February 18, 1996 – February 23, 1996 · Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

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The wider storm

Winds of 60 mph with gusts to 100 mph were recorded at the summit of Mauna Kea. At sea level, prolonged gales over adjacent coastal waters and channels kept barges with food supplies from leaving their home ports. Supplies of some food staples were critically low on Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and west Hawaii.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5566031. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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