Drought — Leeward Haleakala, Hawaii

2020-10-01 to 2020-10-31 · Leeward Haleakala, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

Portions of seven islands - Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island - remained dry through October. These areas were mainly in the D2 category of severe drought, with a couple falling into the D3 category of extreme drought (Molokai Leeward and Maui Central Valley).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 919837. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.