Strong Wind — Kauai Leeward, Hawaii

2019-12-25 · Kauai Leeward, Hawaii

Event narrative

Kamualii Highway near Mamo Road in Kekaha on Kauai was closed due to a downed tree.

Wider weather episode

A cold front with good upper level support pushed its way through the island chain around the Christmas holiday, bringing periods of heavy precipitation, isolated thunderstorms, and strong to high winds. The weather system caused a flash flood and felled trees and power poles, especially on the Garden Isle of Kauai. No significant injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864740. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.