Strong Wind — Central Oahu, Hawaii

2018-09-12 · Central Oahu, Hawaii

Event narrative

Gusty winds caused a hanging limb from a tree on Lanikuhana Drive between Kamehameha Highway and Anania Drive in Mililani on Oahu.

Wider weather episode

As Tropical Storm Olivia approached the islands from the east-northeast and then made a double landfall in Maui County on September 12th, it brought gusty winds and heavy precipitation. Most of its effects were concentrated over Maui, Molokai, and Oahu. The system downed trees, caused power outages and debris flows, and generated flash flooding. The costs of damages had not yet been assessed. There were no reports of serious injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 778693. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.